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State of Origin Game II

Wed 18 Jun

Optus Stadium

Gates open: 3.30pm

Kick-Off: 6.05pm


Event and ticket information 

Heading to Optus Stadium to see State of Origin? Your match 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 match ticket 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.

Important: Direct trains and the Suburban Event Bus Network will not operate before the match due to the clash with afternoon peak. Instead, catch a timetabled service to Perth, then transfer to an Armadale or Thornlie-Cockburn line train service to Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can also catch the Red CAT to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD.

To get you home, the Suburban Event Bus Network will come into operation for 45 minutes after the match, in addition to direct trains on the Yanchep, Mandurah and Fremantle lines.

Important: With the opening of the Thornlie-Cockburn Line, direct trains on the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium will operate after 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 and public holidays. If your event is on a weekday you will need to pay for parking. For more information, click here

Getting to and from Optus Stadium:

Travel By Train

Train System Map

Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn line trains stopping at Perth Stadium Station will depart Perth Station frequently throughout the day.

 
 
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 transfer to a train to Perth Stadium Station on the Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn lines. Airport Line services will not stop at Claisebrook and McIver stations between approximately 3.59pm and 6.12pm. 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 6.57pm and 9.32pm. Airport Line services between Perth and Bayswater stations will be cancelled between approximately 7.31pm and 10.01pm. 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 Cannington and Perth stations, stopping at Perth Stadium Station.

From: Trains to Cannington Station 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 or Thornlie-Cockburn line. Ellenbrook Line services will not stop at Claisebrook and McIver stations between approximately 3.55pm and 6.19pm. 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 2 via the Eastern Concourse, and transfer to the Ellenbrook Line. 

 
 

To: 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: Direct trains from Mandurah Station to Perth Stadium Station will not be operating before the event. Take a timetabled train to Cockburn Central Station and transfer to a Thornlie-Cockburn Line train to Perth Stadium Station.

Passengers boarding at Murdoch, Bull Creek or Canning Bridge stations should catch a timetabled train to Perth Underground and transfer to an Armadale or Thornlie-Cockburn line train to Perth Stadium Station.

From: Passengers travelling south of Murdoch Station should catch a direct train from Perth Stadium Station. Trains depart from Platform 5 via the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station, travelling express to Thornlie Station, then all stops to Rockingham or Mandurah stations for approximately 45 minutes after the game. If you're leaving early, or after this time, you will need to take a Thornlie-Cockburn Line train from Platform 6 via the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Mandurah Line at Cockburn Central Station. 

If you are travelling to Murdoch, Bull Creek or Canning Bridge stations, catch a train to Perth from Platform 2 via 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 transfer to a train to Perth Stadium Station on the Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn lines. Midland Line services will not stop at Claisebrook and McIver stations between approximately 3.51pm and 6.15pm. 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 2 via the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Midland Line. 

 
 

To: Thornle-Cockburn Line trains run frequently between Cockburn Central and Perth stations, stopping at Perth Stadium Station. Thornlie-Cockburn Line trains will not stop at Victoria Park, Burswood, Claisebrook and McIver stations from 1.50pm. Services will operate express from Carlisle Station to Perth Stadium Station and then express to Perth Station during this time. If you are travelling from the above stations, you will need to catch an Armadale Line train to Perth Stadium Station.

From: Trains to Cockburn Central Station depart frequently from Platform 6 via the Eastern Concourse. Thornlie-Cockburn Line trains will not stop at Burswood and Victoria Park stations between approximately 12.49pm and 12.04am. Services will operate express from Perth Stadium Station to Carlisle Station during this time. If you are travelling to Burswood or Victoria Park, you will need to catch an Armadale Line train from Platform 6 via the Eastern Concourse. 

 
 

To: Direct trains from Yanchep Station to Perth Stadium Station will be not be operating before the event. 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 18 and 19 at Perth Stadium Bus Station. 

Route 651 and 660 will no longer operate. You can catch an Armadale Line train from Cannington Station or a Thornlie-Cockburn Line train from Beckenham or Thornlie stations.

You can also catch Route 907 to Cannington Station and transfer to the train to Perth Stadium Station

Route 656 will now operate a shorter route travelling to Willetton instead of Canning Vale. Passengers boarding in Canning Vale can now catch a direct train to and from the Stadium at the new Ranford Road or Nicholson Road stations on the Thornlie-Cockburn Line. View a map of the new route here.

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

From Matagarup Bridge - Stand 1
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
From Stadium Bus Station - stands 18 and 19
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
From Stadium Bus Station - stands 14 and 15
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
From Stadium Bus Station - stands 16 and 17
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 

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

 
 

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

 

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

 

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

 

From Stadium Bus Station - stands 4 and 5
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.

 

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 Line Passengers

Armadale Line trains will operate between Cannington and Perth stations, stopping at Perth Stadium Station. 

Thornlie-Cockburn Line trains will operate between Cockburn Central and Perth stations, stopping at Perth Stadium Station. Trains will run all stops between Cockburn Central and Carlisle stations, running express to Perth Stadium Station and then express to Perth.  

If you catch the train from Burswood or Victoria Park stations, you will need to catch an Armadale Line train.

Important:

Route 651 and 660 will no longer operate. You can now catch an Armadale Line train from Cannington Station or a Thornlie-Cockburn line train from Beckenham or Thornlie stations.

You can also catch Route 907 to Cannington and transfer to the train to Perth Stadium Station.

Route 656 will now operate a shorter route, travelling to Willetton instead of Canning Vale. Passengers boarding in Canning Vale can now catch a direct train to and from the Stadium at the new Ranford Road or Nicholson Road stations on the Thornlie-Cockburn Line

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


 
 
From Stadium Bus Station - stands 10 and 11
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 
 
From Stadium Bus Station - stands 8 and 9
Buses will operate for 45 minutes after the match.
 

Service Disruptions  

The Airport Line and Victoria Park, Burswood, Claisebrook and McIver stations will be disrupted to facilitate the match. 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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