Ferry to Australia
Every crossing in one place
Ferry to Australia
Every crossing in one place
Last Updated: 2026-10-07
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Sealink Queensland, Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Rottnest Fast Ferries & Sealink Rottnest provide ferries to Australia.
There are about 143 daily sailings and up to 983 weekly sailings to Australia. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.
There are 9 ferry ports in Australia. The most popular port in Australia is Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry port with around 64 weekly sailings.
Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) ferries sails approximately 7 times daily and up to 47 times weekly, with a sailing time of 30 minutes. Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferries cost around $170 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
The Nelly Bay to Townsville ferries about 16 times daily and up to 114 times weekly, with a crossing time of 20 minutes.
Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated October 26.
Yes, cars are allowed on ferries to Australia. Sealink Rottnest offer car ferries to Australia. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.
The price of a ferry to Australia can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.
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