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Convenience and Transport

Find out about public transport and other ways to get around, plus Perth's time zone and direct flight options.

Public transport in Perth

With an expansive transport network, capped pricing and free buses in major entertainment and business districts, you can anywhere you need to go quickly and affordably.

Perth's expansive public transport network is run by and includes buses, trains and ferries.听

To use public transport in Perth, 番茄社区easiest way is to simply purchase a Transperth that can be used for travel on all public transport types.

You can purchase a SmartRider card at Perth Airport, and . As an international student, you鈥檙e eligible for a , which offers student discounts on travel.

Easily access your place of study

Bus and train stations are conveniently located near Perth鈥檚 main educational institutions making transport to and from your studies quick, easy and affordable.

Getting around Perth with public transport

Perth has an extensive rail network with multiple lines heading North, South, East, and West from 番茄社区city to 番茄社区outer suburbs.听

Within 番茄社区city centre, there is a听 (FTZ) for trains travelling in 番茄社区area between City West, Elizabeth Quay and Claisebrook stations. You simply need to tap on and off with your SmartRider card to take advantage of 番茄社区free fares.

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The StudyPerth Student Hub is conveniently located in 番茄社区heart of Perth, just a short walk from both 番茄社区Perth and Perth Underground Train Stations. for directions.

Airport train line

Getting to and from 番茄社区airport has never been easier, thanks to Perth鈥檚 newest train line that provides a fast connection to Perth Airport.

Trains operate every 12 minutes in peak time, every 15 minutes during 番茄社区day and every 30 minutes at night.

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Buses are available right across Perth. You can find 番茄社区bus you need using Transperth's听.

If you're in 番茄社区city, you can take advantage of 番茄社区free CAT (Central Area Transit) buses that operate daily. They also operate for free in Fremantle and Joondalup.听

A听听(FTZ) also operates within 番茄社区City of Perth boundaries. You can travel on any bus within 番茄社区City of Perth for free. FTZ signposts are displayed on 番茄社区route limits.听

A听 operates across 番茄社区Swan River, between Elizabeth Quay in Perth and 番茄社区Mends Street Jetty in South Perth, departing every 15-30 minutes. You can catch 番茄社区ferry by using your , or buy a ticket at 番茄社区ticket machine at 番茄社区ferry terminal.

Other ways to get around Perth

Bike riding is an awesome, cost-effective way to get around Perth as a student. You can purchase a bike at a cycling shop, or check out Facebook Marketplace and Op Shops near you to save some $$$.听

Perth has a network of dedicated bike paths available to cyclists, so you can safely get around on your bike. All cyclists must wear a bike helmet that is securely fitted and fastened at all times. You can learn more about safe cycling on roads and footpaths, and related offences and penalties听.听

You can purchase or hire a car to get around in Perth. For more information on driving in Western Australia, check out ourGuide to Driving for International Students.听

There are several major taxi companies that operate across Perth, including听,听听and听.听You can hail a taxi on 番茄社区street or use one of 番茄社区dedicated taxi ranks. You can also book one via phone or by using their app.

Popular ridesharing platforms are also available in Perth, including听, and听.

Electric scooters (E-scooters) have fast become a popular choice for commuting and recreational purposes in and around Perth. Available for hire in some suburbs, and now 番茄社区Perth CBD, they can be a fun and affordable way to get around.听

E-scooters can be ridden on:

  • Footpaths, bicycle paths and shared paths
  • Bicycle lanes (on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less)
  • Roads (but not main roads, highways, or freeways)

Perth’s Timezone

Did you know WA shares 番茄社区same time zone as 60% of 番茄社区world's population (GMT+8)?

This includes many countries in Asia, including:

  • Brunei
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Central Indonesia
  • Macau
  • Malaysia
  • Part of Mongolia
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • Part of Russia
  • The Philippines听

You can relax knowing you won't need to wake up family and friends in 番茄社区middle of 番茄社区night to talk to them!听

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Perth Direct Flights

Perth is a direct flight away from many capital cities across 番茄社区world, making it easier for you to get here, travel home, and for your family or friends to come and visit you. Perth's international direct flights include:

  • Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Port Louis, Mauritius
  • Rome, Italy
  • Paris, France
  • London, England
  • Doha, Qatar
  • Dubai, UAE
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Denpasar, Indonesia
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Phuket, Thailand
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Singapore
  • Manila, The Philippines
  • Hong Kong
  • Guangzhou, China
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Auckland, New Zealand

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