Rottnest Island – Perth (Barrack Street)
Ferry to Perth
Rottnest Island – Perth (Barrack Street)
Ferry to Perth
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 12 weekly sailings between Rottnest Island and Perth (Barrack Street).Rottnest Express provides the ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street). Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferries take around 2 hours. The ferry costs between $96.34 and $365.83, 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).
The earliest Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferry typically departs Rottnest Island at about 16:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:00.
Ferries from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) sail in around 2 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 12 weekly sailings from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) typically range between $96.34* and $365.83*. On average the Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferry is $290.68*. The cheapest Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferry prices start from $96.34*. The average price for a foot passenger is $290.68*.
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 September 2025.
The distance between Rottnest Island to Perth (Barrack Street) is approximately 22 miles (35km) or 19 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Rottnest Island and Perth (Barrack Street).
Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on Rottnest Island Perth (Barrack Street) ferries.
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 Destination | Australia | |
| Destination | Perth | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Express | |
| Average Price | $291 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 19 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2025.
Situated on the south west coast of Australia, bordering the Indian Ocean, Perth is considerably the largest city in Western Australia. The only ferry route departing the port is to Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express, lasting just under two hours.
