Please arrive at your departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Make sure your bag is labelled clearly with your name, phone number and destination. Then load your luggage into the dedicated luggage area. If you are travelling on the Prospector line, our East Perth and Kalgoorlie stations have attendants to assist you.
Standard Luggage
Hand Luggage: You are welcome to bring one item of hand luggage with you, weighing up to 7kgs. This should be no larger than your standard flight carry-on luggage.
Checked Luggage: You are also welcome to bring one item of checked luggage, weighing no more than 20kg.
Additional and Restricted Luggage
Fees: If space permits, one extra and restricted luggage can be accommodated for a $20 fee per item.
Heavy Luggage: Luggage weighing over 15kg will be classified as Heavy Luggage and must be clearly labelled as such—please visit the luggage stand at our Booking Centres to obtain a tag.
Golf bags: Can be taken on the Prospector and road coach services, subject to space availability. The Prospector has eight (8) spots on each service and Road Coach services are subject to space availability.
Bicycles and eRideables: A fee of $20 applies for each bicycle or eRideable and are subject to space availability on services as follows:
- Road Coach: Limit of two (2) per service due to space restrictions. The front wheel of the bicycle must be removed to travel.
- AvonLink, MerredinLink: Limit of two (2) per service due to space restrictions.
- Prospector services: Only fold-up bicycles in an approved bag no larger than 79cm long x 59cm high x 36cm wide are permitted. Standard bikes are not allowed.
A bicycle is defined as having no obtrusive features such as flags, saddlebags, trailers, or similar, and must be powered by pedal power using pedals, chain, and belt, without motor support. Tandems and tricycles are excluded from this definition.
To secure an available space, bicycles must be pre-booked on your service. To book, call 1300 662 205.
Surfboards: Surfboards shorter than 2 meters can be taken on Road Coach services and AvonLink and MerredinLink train services, provided there is space available.
Surfboards can only be arranged on the day of travel due to space limitations. It is recommended to have someone accompany you who can take the surfboard if it does not fit.
Parents
Travelling with an infant: Infants and children are entitled to carry special items as checked baggage, free of charge, as listed below.
- Pram/stroller
- Portable cot
- Car seat
- Baby capsule
Please note that special items and essential baby products are not restricted to the above.
Unaccepted Luggage
- Perishable foods
- Flora - no live plants. Flower arrangements can only be carried as personal carry-on luggage
- Birds and animals (other than guide or assistance dogs)
- Dangerous goods - any fuels, oils, solvents, ammunition, firearms, acids, radioactive material or chemicals or explosives
- Surfboards over 2m long, windsurfing boards, surf-skis and kayaks
- All gas cylinders including diving tanks (this does not include medical oxygen for personal onboard use)
- Large electrical items
- Small machinery
FAQs
What do I do if my luggage is lost or damaged?
If your luggage has been lost or damaged, you should report this to us via info@transwa.wa.gov.au
Please note:
Transwa accepts no liability for items such as cameras, electrical goods, jewellery, money, tools, bicycles, surfboards, golf clubs or any other luggage that is fragile or not suitably packaged or labelled. Additionally, no luggage storage facilities are available at Transwa stations or pick-up points.