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Optus Stadium

Transport to and from the Stadium is included in your event ticket.

We operate an extensive public transport network to get patrons to and from Optus Stadium. The event transport network connects event-goers with the Perth CBD and the wider metropolitan area.

Please note the services will vary depending on the event so all passengers are encouraged to use the JourneyPlanner to accurately plan their trip prior to an event. When held on a weekday, services will differ and there will be no suburban event buses or direct Yanchep Line trains before the event.

Events at Optus Stadium are joint ticketed, which means the cost of public transport is included in event tickets for three hours either side of the event.

Trains

Perth Stadium Station has six platforms with two concourses. Yanchep and Fremantle line passengers will use the Western Concourse, and Armadale, Thornlie-Cockburn, Mandurah lines and Perth-bound trains will depart from the Eastern Concourse.

Train services will be planned according to the specific event profile, remember to use the JourneyPlanner to plan your journey before you travel.

See below for an overview of Transperth trains for Optus Stadium events.

Travel By Train

Transperth Train System Map

Armadale Line To: Take an Armadale Line train (between Byford and Perth) straight to Perth Stadium Station.
  From: Take an Armadale Line train (between Byford and Perth) from the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station.
Thornlie-Cockburn Line To: Take a Thornlie-Cockburn Line train between Cockburn Central and Carlisle stations to Perth Stadium Station.
  From: Take a Thornlie-Cockburn Line train from the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station. This service operates express from Stadium Station to Carlisle Station, then all stations to Cockburn Central.
Fremantle Line To: Catch a train to Perth Station and transfer to the Armadale Line.
  From: Take a Fremantle Line train from the Western Concourse at Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Fremantle Line.
Yanchep Line To: For weekend events, take a special event train on the Yanchep Line directly to Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, catch a timetabled train to Perth Underground then catch a Stadium shuttle service from Perth Station to Perth Stadium Station.
  From: Take a Yanchep Line service from the Western Concourse at Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Yanchep Line.
Mandurah Line To: For weekend events, take a special direct train from Mandurah via Cockburn-Thornlie to Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, catch a timetabled train to Perth Underground and change to a Stadium Station service.
  From: Take a Mandurah Line train from the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, take a train to Perth from the Eastern Concourse and transfer to the Mandurah Line. Passengers can also catch a Thornlie – Cockburn Line train from Platform 6 to Cockburn Station and change there to a Mandurah Line train.
Midland and
Airport Lines		 To: Catch a train to East Perth Station and walk over the Windan Bridge, see a map of the walking route here. Alternatively catch the train to Perth Station and change to a Stadium shuttle service.
  From: Walk over the Windan Bridge to East Perth Station. Alternatively catch a Perth shuttle from the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station and change in Perth to a Midland or Ellenbrook Line service. Transfer at Bayswater to the Airport Line for Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe stations.
Ellenbrook Line To: Catch a train to East Perth Station and walk over the Windan Bridge. Alternatively, catch the train to Perth Station and change to a Stadium Station service.
  From: Walk over the Windan Bridge to East Perth Station and catch an Ellenbrook Line service from here. Alternatively, catch a Perth service from the Eastern Concourse at Perth Stadium Station and change to a Ellenbrook Line service in Perth.

Buses

Bus services have been designed to supplement train services with 9, limited-stop routes operating along key corridors. The Red CAT operates to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD during event days. Event buses will be scheduled to start arriving at the Stadium up to two hours prior to the start of the event. 

Please be aware suburban special event buses will finish 45 MINUTES after the event. 

When held on a weekday, services will differ and there will be no suburban event buses before the event.

Bus services will be planned according to the specific event profile. See below for an overview of Transperth buses for Optus Stadium events.

Important Changes

The Red CAT is temporarily operating a shorter route, terminating at Hale St due to a road closure. During Optus Stadium events, services will extend to Matagarup Bridge for approximately two hours before the event, continuing until one hour after the event, including during the event.

If you are travelling before, or after this time, you will need to catch an alternate service to Optus Stadium.

Route 650 (Karrinyup Bus Station) will now depart from Stands 18 and 19 at Perth Stadium Bus Station. 

Route 651 and 660 no longer operate due to the reopening of the Armadale Line. Passengers can catch an Armadale Line train between Perth Stadium and Byford.

Route 656 will now operate from Southlands Boulevarde in Willetton. This service will undergo a route change and will no longer stop on Ranford Road, including Livingston Marketplace. Passengers travelling to the stadium from Canning Vale can catch a direct Thornlie-Cockburn line train to Stadium from Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations. 

 

Travel By Bus

Buses will be scheduled to arrive at the Stadium up to two hours prior to the start of the event and will operate on a higher frequency.

Stadium Bus Station Stand Allocation

Route Departing (towards Optus Stadium)
Red CAT West Perth via Perth CBD 
650 Karrinyup Bus Station via Innaloo
652 Mirrabooka Bus Station via Alexander Dr 
653 Galleria Bus Station via Beaufort St 
654 Bassendean Station via Great Eastern Hwy
655 Kalamunda Bus Station via High Wycombe Station
656 Willeton via Bentley Plaza
657 Curtin University Bus Station via Kent St
658 Hamilton Hill via Booragoon Bus Station (express between Canning Bridge and Perth Stadium Bus Station)
659 Fremantle Station via Canning Hwy

For the most up-to-date travel information, use the JourneyPlanner, call 13 62 13 or download the Transperth app to find out the easiest way to travel.

Access All Areas

Plan your journey to upcoming Optus Stadium events. 

Go to Access All Areas.

Suburban Event Bus Network

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