Perth International — Transperth Bus + Uber
Perth (PER) to Perth — Updated 2026
Perth International (PER) is 12 km NE of Perth CBD — one of Australia's more centrally-located airports. The Airport Line rail (opened 2022) connects Airport Central Station directly to Perth CBD Elizabeth Quay in 18 minutes for AUD $5 with SmartRider card (AUD $8 without). Trains run every 12-15 minutes 05:00-00:30. Transperth Bus 380 also serves T1 (International). Uber/DiDi run AUD $30-50; taxis AUD $50-75. Perth's Airport Line was a game-changer — one of Australia's newest airport rail links.
Transperth Bus + Uber stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Central Station | 0 min | Under Terminal 1/2, elevator + walkway |
| Redcliffe | ~5 min | Suburb + park & ride |
| Belmont Park (racecourse) | ~8 min | Alt station |
| East Perth | ~15 min | Approach to CBD |
| Perth Central (Elizabeth Quay) | 18 min | Perth CBD, waterfront |
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Transperth Bus + Uber vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Line rail (SmartRider) | AUD $5 | 18 min | Best value. Every 12-15 min 05:00-00:30. |
| Airport Line rail (paper) | AUD $8 | 18 min | Same speed, higher fare without card. |
| Transperth Bus 380 | AUD $3-5 | 35-50 min | To Belmont Racecourse + connections. |
| Uber / DiDi | AUD $30-50 | 15-30 min | App-based. Cheaper than taxi. |
| Airport taxi | AUD $50-75 | 15-30 min | Swan Taxis + Black & White. |
FAQ
Perth Airport Line — how to buy tickets?+
SmartRider card (buy at station kiosk or 7-Eleven, AUD $10 minimum) — AUD $5 fare. Or paper ticket at vending machine — AUD $8. Or contactless credit card at gate — AUD $5.10. For 2+ day Perth visits: SmartRider saves money on all transit.
Airport Line vs Uber at PER?+
Airport Line wins on cost + reliability (AUD $5 vs $30-50, predictable 18 min). Uber wins on door-to-door + families with luggage. For solo/couple to CBD: Airport Line. For non-CBD hotels (Cottesloe, Fremantle, Rottnest ferry): Uber more efficient.
Perth Airport to Fremantle?+
Airport Line to Elizabeth Quay + transfer to Fremantle Line: AUD $5 total, 45 min. Or Uber direct PER → Fremantle: AUD $65-90, 35 min. For weekend trippers: rail is very reasonable.
Terminal transfers at Perth Airport?+
T1 (International + long-haul) and T3/T4 (Qantas domestic) share the Airport Central Station complex. T2 (former Qantas/Virgin) has separate station 400m walk. Free 24/7 shuttle bus connects all terminals every 10-15 min for those with heavy luggage.
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