Public Transport Options You Can Avail in Perth

The public transportation system in Perth is exceptionally dependable, and passengers have access to a wide variety of travel options. The city loops are free, and tertiary students at UWA receive a discount, making this method of transportation not only convenient but also cost-effective.

But, if you are traveling with a group or you want to explore Perth City, you can always have the option to book a Perth maxi taxi. Here you have the 3 best public transport options that you can use in Perth.

Buses

Buses are the most convenient mode of transportation to take if you are only going to be travelling a short distance inside the metropolitan region of Perth. The majority of services into and out of the city depart every 15 minutes, but the frequency of these departures is typically lower outside of normal business hours and on Sundays. Check the timetables for the bus.

Central Area Transit (CAT) buses provide service to Perth’s excellent Free Transit Zone (FTZ), which also serves East Perth, West Perth, and Leederville, as well as routes in Fremantle and Joondalup. These buses operate in circles around the city, and they also serve Leederville and Fremantle.

There is a color-coding scheme for the CAT bus routes, and they are as follows: red, blue, yellow, and green. You have the option of either researching which route will provide you with the most favorable results for your trip or obtaining a hard copy of the free CAT schedules, which are commonly accessible on buses and in other locations. These timetables detail the specific routes and stops.

The CAT bus service operates approximately every five to 15 minutes, with a higher frequency during the weekdays. You may find the arrival time of the next bus on the digital monitors located at the stops.

Trains

There are six rail lines that leave the city: four of them leave from the Perth train station, which is connected to the main station, and the other two leave from the Perth Underground, which is also connected to the main station. At Perth, passengers on trains coming from Mandurah and Joondalup can deboard at Perth Underground, while the Fremantle, Midland, Armadale, and Thornlie lines also connect there.

Trains run from roughly 5 am until midnight during the week, but continue running until approximately 2 am on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, bringing your bicycle on the train during off-peak hours is completely free of charge (9.00 am to 4.30 pm). Find the route that will take you to UWA that is the least stressful and most convenient for you to ride your bike.

Ferries

You can take a Transperth ferry from the Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal to South Perth and vice versa. This ferry travels over the Swan River and to the other side of Perth. The entire trip takes only around ten minutes and provides stunning panoramas of the river and the city.