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Perth – Rottnest Island

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Perth – Rottnest Island

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Ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Express provides the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island. Perth Rottnest Island ferries cost around $80 and $287, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Perth Rottnest Island ferries.

Ferry times from Perth to Rottnest Island

Perth Rottnest Island ferry sailings typycally depart from Perth at around 08:45. The last ferry leaves at 09:30.

How long is the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island?

The Perth Rottnest Island ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Perth Rottnest Island Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 7 weekly sailings from Perth to Rottnest Island serviced by Rottnest Express. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Perth to Rottnest Island

Perth Rottnest Island ferry prices typically range between $80* and $290*. The average price is typically $160*. The cheapest ferries from Perth to Rottnest Island start from $80*. The average price for a foot passenger is $160*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25

How far is it from Perth to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Perth to Rottnest Island is approximately 22 miles (35km) or 19 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Perth Rottnest Island ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Perth to Rottnest Island currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Perth to Rottnest Island?

Foot passengers can travel on the Perth to Rottnest Island ferry with Rottnest Express.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Perth to Rottnest Island.
 

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Perth - Rottnest Island Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryPerth
Destination CountryAustralia
No. of Operators1
OperatorsRottnest Express
Average Price$160
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
First Ferry08:45
Last Ferry09:30
Distance19 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Rottnest Express 08:45 10:15 1 hour 30 minutes Everyday
Rottnest Express 09:30 11:00 1 hour 30 minutes Sat

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