Transport and parking
Further information
Transperth – Journey Planner, SmartRider and timetable information.
SmartRiders
To make the most of cheaper concession fares, you will need a Tertiary SmartRider.
You can buy SmartRiders at UWA Campus News and Gifts in the Guild Village, or from any authorised SmartRider outlet.
Register your SmartRider, after you've bought it, to receive your concession.
Find your way around
Public transport to the Crawley Campus is convenient, which is why 35 per cent of students and ten per cent of staff use it every day.
UWA bus services
- CircleRoute (98 and 99), Perth or Northbridge and the Western Suburbs residents can usually catch a bus to UWA quite easily.
- If you live elsewhere in Perth, you will need to catch the bus or train to one of the central Perth city stations and then transfer to a UWA bus service.
| From | Route No | Journey time to UWA | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Wellington Street Bus Station |
78, 79, 23, 102, 107 | 15 minutes | Every 5-10 minutes during peak times and every 15 minutes at other times |
| Perth Esplanade Busport |
78, 79, 23, 102, 107 | 10 minutes | Every 5-10 minutes during peak times and every 15 minutes at other times |
| East Perth St Georges Terrace |
24, 103 | 25 minutes | Every 20 minutes |
| Subiaco Train Station | 97 | 20 Minutes | Every 15 minutes |
| Claremont Train Station | 24, 23,107 | 10 Minutes | Every 10 minutes |
| Fremantle Train Station | 98, 103 | 15 minutes | Every 60 minutes |
| Stirling Train Station | 99 | 30 minutes | Every 15 minutes |
Service restrictions and extensions
- The 78 bus service operates on a restricted timetable outside UWA semesters.
- The 79 bus extends its route from UWA to the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the QEII Medical Centre.
All of these bus services use the bus stop on Stirling Highway at the north end of the Crawley Campus, except for the 97 (Subiaco Shuttle) that stops at the north end of Fairway.
Benefits of using public transport
Save money by using public transport
Public transport really is much cheaper than driving a car.
Make the most of your travel time
It may take a bit longer to use public transport but you can make the most of your travel time to study, read or enjoy one of the entertainment features of your mobile phone.
Public transport is a trouble-free experience
Public transport is also a relatively trouble-free experience, especially when you compare it to the effort required for finding a permit or pay-by the-hour parking space.
Public transport considerations for UWA staff
Staff who live further away from UWA and drive fuel inefficient vehicles, will probably save money by using public transport.
Staff who live close to UWA may prefer the convenience of public transport but will find the economic advantages are marginal.
If public transport helps you not have to own a car (or second family car), then the savings are much more significant and can amount to thousands of dollars each year.