Rottnest Island – Fremantle
Ferries to Perth
Rottnest Island – Fremantle
Ferries to Perth
Depending on the season their are usually 6 daily and 43 weekly sailings between Rottnest Island and Fremantle. Rottnest Express provides the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle. Rottnest Island Fremantle ferries cost between $88 and $257, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Rottnest Island Fremantle ferry typically departs Rottnest Island at about 08:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:30.
Ferries from Rottnest Island to Fremantle sail in around 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 43 weekly sailings from Rottnest Island to Fremantle provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle typically range between $87* and $256*. On average the Rottnest Island Fremantle ferry is $169*. The cheapest Rottnest Island Fremantle ferry prices start from $87*. The average price for a foot passenger is $169*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Rottnest Island to Fremantle is approximately 14 miles (22km) or 12 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Rottnest Island and Fremantle.
Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on Rottnest Island Fremantle ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Rottnest Island to Fremantle.
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| Rottnest Island - Fremantle Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Perth | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Express | |
| Average Price | $169 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 43 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 12 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
There are approximately 11 daily sailings departing from Rottnest Island. Timetables can change depending on the operator and the season. Please visit our deal finder for all the latest information on available prices, departures and availability.
Ferries from Rottnest Island connect Western Australia with a number of destinations including Perth, Fremantle, North Fremantle and Hillarys.
