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AFL RD 2: Fremantle Dockers v Sydney Swans

Sun 23 Mar

Optus Stadium

Gates open: 1.30pm

Bounce down: 3.10pm


Event and ticket information 

Heading to Optus Stadium to see Fremantle Dockers v Sydney Swans? Your footy ticket includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours before and after the event. Simply show your event ticket to the driver or inspector if asked.

Keep in mind you must have your footy ticket or membership on you to travel for no extra cost. If you're planning on collecting your ticket at the venue, you will need to pay a normal fare to get there.

Direct trains on the Yanchep Line, in addition to the Suburban Event Bus Network will operate to get you to and from the game.

Important: Following the opening of the Ellenbrook Line, direct trains on the Fremantle Line to Optus Stadium will not be running before the game.

Plan your journey using the Transperth JourneyPlanner before you travel.

If you're driving to one of our stations, parking is free on weekends. For more information, click here

Getting to and from Optus Stadium:

Travel By Train

Train System Map

Direct trains on the Yanchep Line will operate to get you to and from the footy. 

Armadale Line trains stopping at Perth Stadium Station will depart Perth Station frequently throughout the day, with direct trains departing Perth Station from 12.26pm.

 
 
To: Take a train to East Perth Station and walk under the Windan Bridge underpass. See a map of the walking route here. Alternatively, take an Airport Line train to Perth Station and change to a Stadium shuttle on the Armadale Line. Following the opening of the Ellenbrook Line, Airport Line services will not stop at Claisebrook and McIver stations between 1.12pm and 3.07pm. Services will operate express from East Perth Station to Perth Station during this time.
 

From: Walk under the Windan Bridge underpass to East Perth Station, or take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse. Airport Line services between Claremont and Bayswater stations will be cancelled between approximately 4.42pm and 8.27pm. Take a Midland or Ellenbrook line train from Perth or East Perth stations and transfer at Bayswater Station for the Airport Line during this time.

 
 

To: Armadale Line trains run frequently between Victoria Park and Perth stations, stopping at Perth Stadium Station.

From: Trains to Victoria Park depart frequently from Platform 6 via the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station.

 
 

To: Take a train to East Perth Station and walk under the Windan Bridge underpass. See a map of the walking route here. Alternatively, take an Ellenbrook Line train to Perth Station and transfer to a train to Perth Stadium Station on the Armadale Line. Ellenbrook Line services will not stop at Claisebrook and McIver stations between 1.12pm and 3.07pm. Services will operate express from East Perth Station to Perth Station during this time. 

From: Walk under the Windan Bridge underpass to East Perth Station, or take a train to Perth from Platform 1 or 2 via the Eastern Concourse, and transfer to the Ellenbrook Line. 

 
 

To: Following the opening of the Ellenbrook Line, direct trains from Fremantle to Perth Stadium Station will not be operating before this event and for subsequent events at Optus Stadium. Take a timetabled train to Perth and transfer to a train to Perth Stadium Station.

From: Trains depart from Platform 3 via the Western Concourse and travel express to City West then all stops to Fremantle for approximately 60 minutes after the game. If you're leaving early, or after this time, you will need to take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Fremantle Line. 

 
 

To: Take a timetabled Mandurah Line train to Perth Underground and transfer to a train to Perth Stadium Station.

From: Take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Mandurah Line. 

 
 

To: Take a train to East Perth Station and walk under the Windan Bridge underpass. See a map of the walking route here. Alternatively, take a Midland Line train to Perth Station and change to a Stadium shuttle on the Armadale Line. Midland Line services will not stop at Claisebrook and McIver stations between 1.12pm and 3.07pm. Services will operate express from East Perth Station to Perth Station during this time.

From: Walk under the Windan Bridge underpass to East Perth Station, or take a train to Perth from Platform 1 or 2 via the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Midland Line. 

 
 

To: Direct trains from Yanchep Station to Perth Stadium Station will be operating before the event, departing Yanchep between 12.20pm and 2.05pm. Alternatively, take a timetabled train to Perth Underground and transfer to a train to Perth Stadium Station.

From: Trains depart from Platform 4 via the Western Concourse and travel express to Leederville Station, then all stops to Clarkson or Yanchep stations for approximately 60 minutes after the game. If you're leaving early, or after this time, you will need to take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Yanchep Line. 

Travel By Bus

Stadium Station Bus Stand Allocations

Important changes: 

Route 650 (Karrinyup Bus Station) will now depart from stands 20 to 22 at Perth Stadium Bus Station. 

Route 652 (Mirrabooka Bus Station) and Route 653 (Galleria Bus Station) will now depart from Perth Stadium Bus Station. Passengers will no longer need to walk across Matagarup Bridge to catch their bus after the event. Route 652 will now depart from Stand 10 at Mirrabooka Bus Station and Route 653 will now depart from Stand 7 at Galleria Bus Station.

Route 654 will now operate a shorter route between Bassendean Station and Perth Stadium Station. Passengers boarding between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station can now catch an Ellenbrook Line train.

 
 
To Matagarup Bridge
Departing frequently, stopping at designated Red CAT stops.  

From Matagarup Bridge - Stand 1
Additional buses will operate for 45 minutes after the
match, then as timetabled.
 
Note: From Sunday 16 March, the Red CAT will undergo time changes.
 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.32pm and 2.27pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 20 to 22
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.12pm and 2.07pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 18 and 19
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.41pm and 2.38pm , stopping at designated Stadium Stops

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 14 and 15
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.39pm and 2.36pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 16 and 17
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 

To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.43pm and 2.38pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 12 and 13
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 

To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.30pm and 2.25pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 6 and 7
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 

To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.28pm and 2.23pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 10 and 11
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 

To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.45pm and 2.40pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 8 and 9
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 

To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.15pm and 2.10pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 4 and 5
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.29pm and 2.24pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

 
From Stadium Bus Station - stands 1, 2 and 3
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.

 

Please remember: Suburban Event Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.

Armadale/Thornlie Line Passengers

Trains continue to operate between Victoria Park and Perth stations, including Perth Stadium Station. 

Alternatively, you can catch one of the following event buses to Perth Stadium:

 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.12pm and 2.07pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 18 and 19
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.28pm and 2.23pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 10 and 11
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
To Stadium Bus Station
Departing frequently between 12.45pm and 2.40pm, stopping at designated Stadium Stops.

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 8 and 9
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.

More information on changes to Stadium event bus services can be found below.

Service Disruptions  

The Airport Line and Claisebrook and McIver stations will be disrupted to facilitate the footy. Visit the service update page for information on service disruptions.

For more information, call 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50). Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13.

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