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Car parking at Transperth bus & train stations

Car parking at Transperth bus stations and interchanges

Whilst a reasonable level of car parking is provided at our facilities, Transperth puts a lot of effort into providing a fully integrated public transport network. This means that where there is demand, bus services will connect to major train stations and interchanges to provide a one-stop connecting journey.

In many cases, if your connecting bus is in the same zone you can will not have to pay additional fares. And as long as your ticket is valid, you can use the same ticket to transfer to other bus, train or ferry services.

Lock 'n' Ride car parks

Lock 'n' Ride car parks are fenced car parks that are locked between 9.00am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. This parking is free of charge and is available at:

Armadale, Bassendean, Bayswater, Cannington, Glendalough, Gosnells, Kenwick, Maddington, North Fremantle and Queens Park Train Stations.

Cars can be released from the secured area when the gates are locked by using the emergency phone on the train station platform or by calling (08) 9326 2081. A release fee will apply for this service, and there may be a short delay whilst a Public Transport Authority employee is dispatched to release your vehicle. Free parking bays are still available in non-fenced areas.

Pay 'n' Display car parks

Pay 'n' Display car parks are also fenced, but are patrolled by car park attendants between 7:00am and 9:00pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. A flat fee of $2.00 per day, or part thereof, applies. These car parks are available at:

Armdale/Thornlie Line
  • Thornlie
Joondalup Line
  • Clarkson
  • Edgewater
  • Greenwood
  • Stirling
  • Warwick
  • Whitfords
Midland Line
  •  Midland
Mandurah Line
  • Mandurah
  • Warnbro
  • Rockingham
  • Cockburn Central
  • Murdoch
  • Bullcreek 

New Pay 'n' Display ticket machines

Transperth recently introduced new car parking ticket machines at Pay ‘n’ Display car parks at train stations.

These upgraded machines will allow you to use your SmartRider card to pay for your all day parking. By using your SmartRider card, you won’t need to worry about carrying spare change to pay for your parking. Coins will still be accepted by these machines.

How do I use my SmartRider to pay for my parking ticket?

Car parking tickets are available from parking ticket machines located in the car park outside the station. Follow these simple steps to pay for your parking ticket with your SmartRider card.

  1. Press the yellow button to activate the SmartRider reader. The machine will prompt you to present your SmartRider card.
  2. Place your SmartRider card on the SmartRider target above the ticket dispenser.
  3. A parking ticket will be automatically issued.
  4. Place your parking ticket, correct side up, on your vehicle’s dashboard.

Using your SmartRider card to pay for your parking ticket is not registered as a Tag On, so there is no need to Tag Off at the parking machine.

However, you are still required to use your SmartRider to Tag On and Tag Off your bus or train service as normal. The $2.00 parking fee will be deducted from your SmartRider card on the following day (please note, the SmartRider 15% or 25% discount does not apply to the parking fee).

You must Tag On a Transperth bus or train service the same day you use your SmartRider card to pay for your parking ticket.

Failure to Tag On a Transperth service will prevent you from using your SmartRider to pay for your parking ticket the next time you use the Pay ‘n’ Display.

In the event of this happening, Tag On a Transperth bus or train service to re-activate your SmartRider. You will then be able to use your SmartRider for parking the following day. The ability to Tag On and Tag Off bus and train services will not be affected during this time.

Pay ‘n’ Display car parks are fenced car parks and patrolled by attendants between 7.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. A flat fee of $2.00 applies whether you are parked the whole day or part thereof. A valid parking ticket must be displayed, correct side up, on the vehicles dashboard at all times.
   

If you're a regular user of Park 'n' Ride facilities you might find that parking is at a premium, especially during the peak hours.

Much of the car park is full before 8.30am, which results in many commuters parking illegally, only to return to their vehicle later in the day to discover an infringement notice on their windscreen.

You can avoid the parking hassles and associated infringements by taking advantage of Transperth's regular connecting bus services either directly into the city or to the interchanges to connect with the high frequency train services. So, use the bus to catch the train and use the same valid bus ticket to transfer between services.

To find out which convenient local services to catch use the Journey Planner, or contact the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 (TTY: 9428 1999, TIS: 13 14 50).
Free parking  

Limited free parking is available at most stations or side streets adjacent to stations.Passengers should pay attention to signage around the parking facility to avoid an infringement notice.
Fremantle Train Station  

Fremantle Station

When you park your car at Fremantle Train Station, a parking permit must be displayed. If you already have a SmartRider, you must obtain a 'parking permit' from the Customer Service Assistant. If you need to purchase a cash ticket, you must obtain this from the Ticketing Vending Machine located in the train station car park. The machine will dispense both your train ticket and your parking permit. Detach the parking ticket and leave it on your dashboard facing the right way up.

The parking permits must be displayed at all times. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in an infringement notice. This is to discourage parking at the station by non-public transport users.
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