Travel

Getting here

Getting here is easy, whether your coming from Perth Airports, Perth CBD, Fremantle, or elsewhere in WA.

From Perth airports

The domestic and international airports are located in the Swan River precinct of Perth's Eastern Region.
To view timetables for buses to and from the domestic terminals please visit Transperth.

Both terminals have a taxi rank at their main exits. All taxis are meter operated by time and distance, and operate 24 hours a day.

The airport shuttle service operates between the airports and hotels in the Perth CBD, including the bus and train stations from where connections can be made to Perth's Eastern Region. For further information about the city shuttle service call 1300 668 806 (7.00 am - 6.00 pm WST) or visit www.perthairportconnect.com.au.
 

From the Perth CBD

Perth's Eastern Region is just minutes from the Perth CBD, and very convenient as a home base for your WA holiday.

Transperth's Midland Line offers train services through Perth's Eastern Region, with bus connections to the outer reaches of Kalamunda and Mundaring.

You can find train and bus timetables and a comprehensive journey planner at Transperth.

The main road from the Perth CBD to Perth's Eastern Region is east bound on the Great Eastern Highway. This highway cuts through the Swan River precinct and has major connections through to the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Click on the google map above to find maps of the area.
A range of national and international rental car companies are located in Perth's Eastern Region. Shop around for the best deal and ensure quoted costs include insurance, taxes and other charges before taking delivery.

From Fremantle

Fremantle is WA's portside city, another interesting tourism precinct to explore.

The Transperth Fremantle line train service connects to the Midland line in Perth, with bus connections to the outer reaches of Kalamunda and Mundaring.
You can find train and bus timetables and a comprehensive journey planner at Transperth.

If travelling by car, depart Fremantle north bound on Stirling Highway, turn left onto Canning Hwy and continue until you reach Great Eastern Hwy.

From Elsewhere in WA

Perth's Eastern Region provides a great central location for exploring other parts of WA.

From Northam the Avonlink and Prospector trains run to the Midland Station which connects with Transperth train and buses that service Perth's Eastern Region. For more information on intrastate travel see TransWA.

Travelling by coach or train is a great way to truly experience the vastness and changing terrain of Australia. There are a number coach operators offering package tours or destination direct travel. The Indian Pacific passenger train from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide runs twice a week.

Passengers on interstate bus or trains disembark at the East Perth terminal where connections can be made to the Transperth Midland line for train services to Perth's Eastern Region.
The Transperth Midland line runs through the heart of Perth's Eastern Region with bus connections to the outer reaches of Kalamunda and Mundaring. You can find train timetables and a comprehensive journey planner at Transperth.

If travelling by car, the main road from the East Perth terminal to Perth's Eastern Region is east bound on East Parade, then turning right onto 1st Avenue then left onto Guildford Road. Guildford Road cuts through the Swan River precinct and the Swan Valley reaching Great Eastern Highway that goes up to the Perth Hills.

Zoom in on the map above for more details about the area.

Getting Around

Exploring Perth's Eastern Region and its stunning range of natural attractions and world class facilities is easy by public transport, bicycle, car, or on tour. Make sustainable travel choices by downloading a TravelSmart guide or visiting the Transperth Journey Planner.

By Public Transport

There are 5 train lines which service the Perth metropolitan area, all connecting at Perth city. The train lines are:

• Armadale (south east)
• Fremantle (south west)
• Midland (east)
• Joondalup (north)
• Mandurah (south)

 

The Transperth Midland line runs through the heart of Perth's Eastern Region with bus connections to Kalamunda and Mundaring. You can find train timetables and a comprehensive journey planner at Transperth. 

For more public transport options click on one of the TravelSmart guides below.