Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Arriving in Perth & West Coast Australia
Perth Airport
(
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) The Connect Shuttle runs every 50 minutes to Perth ($18), less frequently to Fremantle
($33). A taxi is about $40 to central Perth and $60 to Fremantle. Buses run every 10 to 30 minutes to the city, hourly
after 7pm; journey time is 44 minutes.
Getting Around
Rental Car
The most flexible way to get around, especially in attraction-packed areas like Margaret River. Distances
are huge in other parts of the state, though, so investigate combining a one-way hire and a flight back to your starting
point. See
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for more information.
Airlines
A good option to cover WA's huge distances quickly. Consider flying from Perth to Esperance, Exmouth or
Broome, and then renting a car locally if your focus is only around those areas.
Train
A good option for day trips south of Perth to Mandurah and Rockingham. Regular trains make Fremantle a worth-
while base for exploring Perth.
Bus
Extensive coverage and relatively good frequency throughout the state. Good links from Perth to Margaret River
and the southwest, and north to Geraldton and Exmouth.
Public Transport
Both Perth and Fremantle have excellent urban bus and train networks. Be sure to use the free CAT
bus services.
See
transport
for much more.
