Perth – Rottnest Island
Ferry to Australia
Perth – Rottnest Island
Ferry to Australia
Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Perth and Rottnest Island.Rottnest Express provides the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island. Perth Rottnest Island ferries take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $140.59 and $576.36, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Perth to Rottnest Island.
The earliest Perth Rottnest Island ferry typically departs Perth at about 08:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 09:30.
Ferries from Perth to Rottnest Island sail in around 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Perth to Rottnest Island provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island typically range between $140.59* and $576.36*. On average the Perth Rottnest Island ferry is $283.53*. The cheapest Perth Rottnest Island ferry prices start from $140.59*. The average price for a foot passenger is $283.53*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Perth to Rottnest Island is approximately 22 miles (35km) or 19 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Perth and Rottnest Island.
Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on Perth Rottnest Island ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Perth to Rottnest Island.
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| Perth - Rottnest Island Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Perth | |
| Destination | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Express | |
| Average Price | $284 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Distance | 19 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
