Rottnest Island – Perth

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Rottnest Island – Perth

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Ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth

Depending on the season their are about 9 weekly sailings between Rottnest Island and Perth.Rottnest Express provides the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth. Rottnest Island Perth ferries take around 2 hours. The ferry costs between $147.88 and $452.25, 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 Rottnest Island to Perth.

What's the ferry schedule from Rottnest Island to Perth?

The earliest Rottnest Island Perth ferry typically departs Rottnest Island at about 14:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth?

Ferries from Rottnest Island to Perth sail in around 2 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Rottnest Island Perth Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 9 weekly sailings from Rottnest Island to Perth provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost fromRottnest Island to Perth?

The price of a ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth typically range between $147.88* and $452.25*. On average the Rottnest Island Perth ferry is $226.79*. The cheapest Rottnest Island Perth ferry prices start from $147.88*. The average price for a foot passenger is $226.79*.

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.

What is the distance from Rottnest Island to Perth?

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

Can I travel on the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Rottnest Island and Perth.

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

Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on Rottnest Island Perth ferries.

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

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Rottnest Island to Perth.

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Rottnest Island - Perth Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationAustralia
DestinationPerth
No. of Operators1
OperatorsRottnest Express
Average Price$227
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings9
Average Sailing Duration2 h
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
First Ferry14:00
Last Ferry17:00
Distance19 Nautical Miles

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

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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 7/04/2025 and 13/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Rottnest Express 16:15 17:45 1 hour 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Rottnest Express 17:00 18:45 1 hour 45 minutes Everyday

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