North Fremantle – Rottnest Island

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North Fremantle – Rottnest Island

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Ferry from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island

Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 19 weekly sailings between North Fremantle and Rottnest Island. Rottnest Express provides the ferry from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island. North Fremantle Rottnest Island ferries cost between $94 and $347, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island?

The earliest North Fremantle Rottnest Island ferry typically departs North Fremantle at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:45.

How long is the ferry from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island?

Ferries from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island 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.

North Fremantle Rottnest Island Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 19 weekly sailings from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island?

The price of a ferry from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island typically range between $93* and $345*. On average the North Fremantle Rottnest Island ferry is $172*. The cheapest North Fremantle Rottnest Island ferry prices start from $93*. The average price for a foot passenger is $172*.

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 April 25.

What is the distance from North Fremantle to Rottnest Island?

The distance between North Fremantle to Rottnest Island is approximately 13 miles (21km) or 11 nautical miles.

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

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

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

Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on North Fremantle Rottnest Island ferries.

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

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

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North Fremantle (Northport) - Rottnest Island Route summary
Departure Country Australia
Destination Country Australia
No. of Operators 1
Operators Rottnest Express
Average Price A$139*
Average Daily Sailings 4
Average Weekly Sailings 26
Average Sailing Duration 44m
Fastest Sailing Duration 30m
First Ferry 08:00
Last Ferry 15:00
Distance 11 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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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.

North Fremantle to Rottnest Island
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 14/4/2025 and 20/4/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Rottnest Express 08:00 09:00 1 hour Everyday
Rottnest Express 10:15 11:15 1 hour Everyday
Rottnest Express 13:30 14:00 30 minutes Everyday
Rottnest Express 15:00 15:30 30 minutes Everyday

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