Getting around Perth is easy, the city has been investing heavily and is well-equipped for managing everyones journeys. There are lots of options for all of its travellers and finding the right route for you is just a matter of narrowing down the Perth Transport options.

1. Perth’s Trains (click for more information)
2. Perth’s Busses (click for more information)
3. Perth’s Ferries (click for more information)
4. Perth’s Airport

For general transit information, read below about the major ways of getting around Perth.

Perth’s Public Transport

Busses, Trains & Ferries

TransPerth is the answer to the Perth public transport, and it includes bus, train, and ferry networks to get you where you need to go. To check out the timetables of Perth transport or create a perfect trip for your day agenda, check out their website and journey planner. From disability services to rules about animal travel, the Perth public transport system is a great alternative to walking or taking a taxi while getting around Perth.

With TransPerth, there are two convenient ways to pay for travel: cash tickets and Smart Rider Cards. Both allow you to use the Perth public transport like busses, trains, and ferries interchangeably.

Tickets for Perth Public Transport

Perth public transport fares are very reasonable. Cash tickets are based on two different variables: time and zone. Every time you purchase a time ticket, the expiration time and date will be included on the ticket stub. The expiry time and zones allowed depends on which cash ticket you buy, and multiple ones can be purchased. If you plan on using the Perth public transport all day, the Day Rider and Family Rider prices per day are $12.10 for all zones within a 24 hour period and are the most cost effective options if you plan on travelling throughout the city.

The Smart Rider card is a rechargeable card for the Perth public transport with discounts between 15-25% that apply to your fares, including additional pricing discounts for students. The Smart Rider card is most cost effective for solo travellers who plan on using the Perth public transport and travelling within Perth for more than a few days, as the discounts per zone are great deals. To check out the regular rates and the Smart Rider discount, visit the TransPerth page (here).

Passengers should be mindful of the promptness of the Perth transport like busses, trains and ferries; and arriving five to ten minutes prior to the arrival time is advised.

Trains to the Airport

Travelling now between Perth Airport and the city is quick and convenient thanks to the new Airport Line on the TransPerth train network, completed in late 2022.  From Airport Terminals 1 and 2, Airport Central Station is just a short walk away via a covered skybridge, whilst getting to Terminals 3 and 4, take the Route 292 bus to Redcliffe train station. Then take the Airport Line train or a Route 940 bus to the city. You can use the SmartRider card to pay for this airport service.

Trains run frequently throughout the day, taking around 20 minutes to reach Perth Station in the CBD, with easy connections to other lines if you’re heading to Fremantle, Mandurah, or beyond.

Perth to Airport TransPerth Timetable (click here)

Shuttles to the Airport

One of the other options to get too and from the Airport and Perth is the shuttle service. The Perth Airport provides a shuttle service to and from the airport with 5 convenient locations for drop-off and pickup.

These locations include East Perth train station, WA Museum on Beaufort Street, Wellington Street (opposite the YHA Backpackers Hostel), The Kings Perth Hotel (corner of Pier and Hay Streets), and The Ambassador Hotel (Adelaide Terrace). Tickets for this Perth transport are $15 dollars per person for one-way travel.

Other Options for Getting around Perth and WA

Car and Campervan Rental

Renting a Car or Campervan is a great option if you have enough time to explore both Perth City and the surrounding region. Amazing beaches are just half an hour drive away from Perth. The charming city of Fremantle is also within the same distance and is definitely worth paying a visit. Book your next car rental with Booking.com!.

If you plan to visit Swan Valley, renting a car is essential, unless you prefer joining one of the Swan Valley Tours. If you want more of an adventure, add a road trip to South West or the Coral Coast of Australia to your itinerary.

Please ensure, that you pay for parking in the central areas / CBD of Perth. However, it should not be an issue if you are staying in South Perth or one of the other suburbs, where parking is often free at your hotel. Having a car gives you the best flexibility, plus you get to avoid other Perth transport that can sometimes be a hassle if you are going further than the Perth city.

Uber Perth

Uber is a popular fixture of getting around Perth, and a great alternative to a taxi or Perth public transport. With regular fare (at $10.00 for basic fair and $.68 per minute plus $2.04 per kilometer) and UberX, a new discounted fare (at $2.35 for basic fair and $.40 per minute plus $1.15 per kilometer). Download the app and update your city details to Perth, Australia to calculate your fare estimate or to order a ride, or check out their website at Uber Perth.

Taxis

Getting around Perth by taxi is easy, you can catch a taxi one of 5 ways: call a taxi company; use a smartphone app; go to a taxi stand; hail a cab; or make a direct arrangement with a driver. When it comes to Perth, there are two reliably taxi companies: Swan Taxis and Black and White cabs, and they both have reliable smart phone apps. Fares as illustrated by the taxi council of Western Australia can be anywhere between $1.69 per kilometer to $2.51 per kilometer. Additional surcharges will apply for peak taxi times, additional passengers, and holidays.

The safest way to ride a taxi in Perth is either to hail a cab from a supervised taxi rank or to call ahead via mobile or taxi service app. When you phone a taxi company, your request automatically gets saved into the company’s database, which can be helpful in the case of lost property.

Conclusion

Allow additional travel time for getting around Perth on weekends and holidays. Whether you are planning an extravagant night out in the city or a journey to the outskirts, there are plenty of the Perth transport options that will get you anywhere you need.