North Fremantle (Northport) - Rottnest Island
Ferries to Australia
North Fremantle (Northport) - Rottnest Island
Ferries to Australia
Rottnest Express provides the ferry from North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island. North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferries cost between 50€ and 200€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferries.
The first North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry typically departs from North Fremantle (Northport) at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:45.
The North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry trip can take around 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 21 weekly sailings from North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry prices typically range between 50€* and 200€*. The average price is typically 100€*. The cheapest North Fremantle (Northport) Rottnest Island ferry prices start from 50€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 100€*.
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 February 2026.
The distance between North Fremantle (Northport) to Rottnest Island is approximately 13.0 miles (20.9km) or 11.3 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between North Fremantle (Northport) and Rottnest Island.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Rottnest Express ferries between North Fremantle (Northport) and Rottnest Island.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the 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 | €100 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 21 | |
| 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 February 2026.
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.
