Perth (Barrack Street) - Rottnest Island
Ferries to Australia
Perth (Barrack Street) - Rottnest Island
Ferries to Australia
The Perth (Barrack Street) Rottnest Island ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest.Perth (Barrack Street) Rottnest Island ferries take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferry costs between 75 and 298, 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 Perth (Barrack Street) to Rottnest Island.
The first Perth (Barrack Street) Rottnest Island ferry typically departs from Perth (Barrack Street) at around 08:30. The last ferry usually departs at 09:30.
The Perth (Barrack Street) Rottnest Island ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 15 weekly sailings from Perth (Barrack Street) to Rottnest Island provided by Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest. Timetables can change from season to season.
Rottnest Express provide 10 sailings weekly. Sealink Rottnest provide 7 sailings weekly.
Perth (Barrack Street) Rottnest Island ferry prices typically range between 75€* and 298€*. The average price is typically 151€*. The cheapest Perth (Barrack Street) Rottnest Island ferry prices start from 75€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 151€*.
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 Perth (Barrack Street) to Rottnest Island is approximately 21.9 miles (35.2km) or 19.0 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Perth (Barrack Street) and Rottnest Island.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest ferries between Perth (Barrack Street) and Rottnest Island.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Perth (Barrack Street) to Rottnest Island.
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| Perth (Barrack Street) - Rottnest Island Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Perth | |
| Destination | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest | |
| Average Price | €151 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 15 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Distance | 19 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
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.
