Rottnest Island - Fremantle (B-Shed)

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Rottnest Island - Fremantle (B-Shed)

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Ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)

The Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest.Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferries take around 30 minutes. The ferry costs between 51 and 207, 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 Fremantle (B-Shed).

Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Times

The first Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry typically departs from Rottnest Island at around 08:15. The last ferry usually departs at 21:00.

How long is the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)?

The Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) 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.

Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 44 weekly sailings from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) provided by Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest. Timetables can change from season to season.

Rottnest Express provide 38 sailings weekly. Sealink Rottnest provide 7 sailings weekly.

Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Prices

Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry prices typically range between 51€* and 207€*. The average price is typically 102€*. The cheapest Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry prices start from 51€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 102€*.

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 March 2026.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)?

The distance between Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) is approximately 13.9 miles (22.4km) or 12.1 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry?

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Rottnest Island and Fremantle (B-Shed).

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Rottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest ferries between Rottnest Island and Fremantle (B-Shed).

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed).

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Rottnest Island - Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Route Prices 
Foot Passenger€102
Rottnest Island - Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Route Summary 
OriginAustralia
DestinationPerth
No. of Operators2
OperatorsRottnest Express & Sealink Rottnest
Average Price€102
Average Daily Sailings7
Average Weekly Sailings44
Average Sailing Duration30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration30 m
First Ferry08:15
Last Ferry21:00
Distance12 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026. 

Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Most Popular Questions

Fremantle (B-Shed) Guide

Fremantle (B-Shed) Ferry Port

Fremantle is a port city in Western Australia found by the mouth of the twisting Swan River just south of the state capital of Perth. Much of the city is built upon a chain of limestone hills, known to the indigenous Australian population as Booyeembaras, on a triangular stretch of land that angles into the deep-blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches skirting the city shoreline, their silver-sand as soft as velvet, are popular during the summer months when the air is warmed by the sultry glow of the sun. Fremantle was first founded as a base camp by British naval officer Captain Charles Fremantle in the early 1800’s. Since then it has evolved into a bustling metropolis shaped by an amalgamation of modern and 19th Century architecture. One of the most noteworthy structures of this unique cityscape is the historic Roundhouse prison, an imposing limestone tower which ranks as the oldest building in the entire Western Australia region. The port of Fremantle sits upon the southern bank lining the mouth of the Swan River. Here, inside a recently renovated cargo warehouse called B Shed, is found the local ferry terminal. Facilities include a café, toilets, an ATM and a baby changing room – all of which form part of a contemporary unit that sits stark against the backdrop of the shed’s original interior. A number of transport routes lead to and from the port. The Fremantle train station, which also serves as a hub for the public buses that cruise across the city centre, is under a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal and offers a direct route into downtown Perth. There are plenty of main roads that feed into the harbour-side too, including the Kwinana Freeway that covers over 60-miles, both to the north and south, of the region’s curved coastline. One passenger route currently leaves from the B Shed port in Fremantle. A Rottnest Express line sails to Rottnest Island just a short distance off the city’s western coast, a journey that whisks passengers out of the narrow harbour and into the Indian Ocean.


Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 16/03/2026 and 22/03/2026

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Rottnest Express 08:15 08:45 30 minutes Everyday
Rottnest Express 10:30 11:00 30 minutes Everyday
Rottnest Express 14:30 15:00 30 minutes Everyday
Sealink Rottnest 16:00 16:35 35 minutes Everyday
Rottnest Express 16:30 17:00 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Rottnest Express 17:00 17:30 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Rottnest Express 17:30 18:00 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Rottnest Express 18:30 19:00 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Rottnest Express 21:00 21:30 30 minutes Sun

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