North Fremantle (Northport) – Rottnest Island
Ferry to Australia
North Fremantle (Northport) – Rottnest Island
Ferry to Australia
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 22 weekly sailings between North Fremantle (Northport) and Rottnest Island.Rottnest Express provides the ferry from North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island. North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferries take around 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $92.68 and $374.99, 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 North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island.
The earliest North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry typically departs North Fremantle (Northport) at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:45.
Ferries from North Fremantle (Northport) 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.
There is 22 weekly sailings from North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island typically range between $92.68* and $374.99*. On average the North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry is $186.78*. The cheapest North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry prices start from $92.68*. The average price for a foot passenger is $186.78*.
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 July 2025.
The distance between North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island is approximately 13 miles (21km) or 11 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between North Fremantle (Northport) and Rottnest Island.
Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island.
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| North Fremantle (Northport) - Rottnest Island Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Perth | |
| Destination | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Express | |
| Average Price | $187 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 22 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:45 | |
| Distance | 11 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Situated on the west coast of Australia, just south of Perth, North Fremantle connects residents in Western Australia to Rottnest Island. The only ferry route out of the port is to Rottnest Island with 20 weekly sailings with Rottnest Express.
