Rottnest Island - Perth (Barrack Street)

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Rottnest Island - Perth (Barrack Street)

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Ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 15 weekly sailings between Rottnest Island and Perth (Barrack Street). 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street), Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest.Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferries take around 2 hours. The ferry costs between $136 and $546, 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 (Barrack Street).

What's the ferry schedule from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)?

The earliest Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferry typically departs Rottnest Island at about 16:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:00.

How long is the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)?

Ferries from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) 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 (Barrack Street) Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 15 weekly sailings from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) provided by Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest. Timetables can change from season to season.

Rottnest Express provide 11 sailings weekly. Sealink Rottnest provide 7 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)?

The price of a ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) typically range between $136* and $546*. On average the Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferry is $272*. The cheapest Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferry prices start from $136*. The average price for a foot passenger is $272*.

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 January 26.

What is the distance from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)?

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

Can I travel on the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) with a car?

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

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)?

Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest allow foot passengers on Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street).

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Rottnest Island - Perth (Barrack Street) Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryAustralia
Destination CountryPerth
No. of Operators2
OperatorsRottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest
Average Price$272
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings15
Average Sailing Duration2 h
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
First Ferry16:00
Last Ferry18:00
Distance19 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 January 2026.

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Rottnest Island Guide

Rottnest Island Ferry

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.

Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 26/1/2026 and 1/2/2026

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Rottnest Express 16:15 18:15 2 hours Everyday
Sealink Rottnest 16:30 18:00 1 hour 30 minutes Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Rottnest Express 17:00 19:00 2 hours Everyday

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