All Direct Transfer Routes From Perth Airport (PER)
PER
18 min
The best option by far is the Metronet Airport Line train, departing directly from Airport Central Station (connected to T1/T2) straight to Perth Station in 18 minutes for just $3.15 AUD via contactless Tap & Pay ($2.80 AUD with SmartRider, $3.50 AUD cash ticket, and FREE on Sundays with contactless/SmartRider). An Uber or DiDi costs ~$35–$50 AUD and takes 20–30 minutes.
PER
45 min
The most convenient public transit is taking the Airport Line train directly to Perth Station, then switching to the Fremantle Line train (total travel time 50–60 minutes for just $3.15 AUD via contactless Tap & Pay with free 2-hour transfer, and FREE on Sundays). An Uber directly to Fremantle costs ~$55–$75 AUD and takes 35–45 minutes.
Terminals & Station Layout
PER is divided into two separate terminal precincts 4 km apart: Airport Central (T1 International & Domestic + T2 Regional) has a direct underground train station (Airport Central Station). The western precinct (T3/T4 Qantas Domestic) is served by Redcliffe Station connected via public bus 292 or the complimentary inter-terminal transfer bus.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Avoid overpriced private drivers in arrivals. With Metronet trains departing every 12 minutes during peak hours for just $3.15 AUD (and free on Sundays with contactless/SmartRider), paying $50–$70 AUD for a taxi to the CBD is rarely necessary for solo or budget travelers.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Airport Line trains operate from 05:12 AM to 00:15 AM (midnight) on weekdays and until midnight on weekends. If arriving on an overnight red-eye flight, Uber and DiDi operate 24/7 from the dedicated rideshare pickup bays.
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ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / DiDi & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / DiDi pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.