From the QuokkaPlanet Rottnest Field Guide
Rottnest Island live timetables
Ferry and bus times change with the season, the day and the weather. Always check the operator’s live timetable before you travel. Every link below goes straight to the official page.
Ferries to the island
Rottnest Express
Fremantle (B Shed and Northport) and Perth (Barrack Street Jetty). Reservations 1300 467 688.
SeaLink Rottnest
Fremantle (O’Connor Landing, Victoria Quay) and Perth (Barrack Street Jetty). Call 1300 786 552.
Rottnest Fast Ferries
Hillarys Boat Harbour. Reservations (08) 9246 1039.
On the island
Island Explorer bus
Hop-on hop-off service with 19 stops, run by Quokka Coaches. Call (08) 6270 6060.
Rottnest Island Authority
Official overview of ferry options, departure points and terminal updates.
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QuokkaPlanet is independent and is not affiliated with these operators or the Rottnest Island Authority. Links checked 21 October 2026. If a link stops working, the operator’s home page will have the current timetable. Love loudly. Touch nothing.