Transperth is Perth's public transport network. Bringing our city’s greatest attractions within easy reach, while going easy on your wallet. With this handy information, you’ll be ready to explore the best of Perth by bus, train and ferry.

Journey Planning

Before you head out for the day, use the JourneyPlanner feature online or via our app (available for Android and iOS). JourneyPlanner will provide you with useful details like how much you’ll need to pay and what service you’ll need to take.

Transperth App

If you’re travelling around the Perth metropolitan area, we recommend that you download the free app onto your phone. With this app, you can:

• Find the next services from any bus stop, train station or jetty
• Plan your journey and view it on a map
• Track your bus, train or ferry in real-time
• Save your favourite journeys for quick access to timetable information
• View service disruptions and fare information. 

Ticketing

When travelling with Transperth, you have the option to buy a cash ticket, or a SmartRider card. Both can be used across all services, but please keep in mind that ferry and train fares must be purchased prior to travel, while bus fares can be paid as you board.

SmartRiders

These reusable, non-refundable cards are the cheapest and most convenient way to travel with Transperth, giving you a 10% discount off the cash fare. You can buy a SmartRider at a Transperth InfoCentre or from one of the many Retail Sales Outlets across Perth. A Standard SmartRider costs $20, giving you $10 of travel.

Cash Tickets

These can be purchased from ticket machines at train stations, ferry jetties, and from bus drivers. In addition to single trip tickets, there are also cost-saving DayRider or FamilyRider tickets available for groups.

FamilyRider tickets can be purcahsed for up to seven people (two standard and five concession) and provide unlimited travel on the day of purchase. DayRider tickets give you unlimited travel on the day you buy it. Visit Tickets and Fares for more information.

Perth City has a Free Transit Zone (FTZ) for buses and a SmartRider FTZ for trains.

Buses

The FTZ logo on bus stops identifies the boundaries of the zone. To travel free without a ticket, you must start and finish your journey within the zone.

Trains

To travel free on trains you must use a SmartRider card, start and finish your journey within the zone and tag on and off in the normal way. The boundaries of the zone are City West Station, Elizabeth Quay Station and Claisebrook Station.

CAT buses

Central Area Transit (CAT) buses are a great way to save on transport and explore the city. These buses are free and operate every five to 15 minutes depending on the route, time of day and day of the week.

Details of operating times are on all CAT stops. You may get on and off on our Blue, Green, Purple, Red and Yellow CAT buses as often as you like without paying a fare.

Ferry

As an alternate to the bus or train, there are also Transperth ferry services that travel across the Swan River between Elizabeth Quay and South Perth in around 10 minutes. To ride the ferry you must have a cash ticket or tag on with your SmartRider.