Station/Stop - East Perth
girls walking down platform at East Perth Station

East Perth

Connecting Western Australia.

Just 2.5 kilometres from Perth’s city centre, East Perth is a vibrant riverside precinct and the central hub for Transwa’s train and coach services. Anchored by the historic East Perth Terminal, this area blends transport heritage, modern architecture, and scenic urban attractions, making it a key gateway to regional and interstate travel.

 

 

Station & Transport Hub

  • East Perth Terminal is the main departure point for Transwa’s intrastate trains (Prospector, AvonLink, MerredinLink) and road coach services to destinations across WA
  • Originally opened in 1883, the site was once home to the East Perth Locomotive Depot and Perth’s first railway station
  • The current Public Transport Centre, built in 1976, is a striking example of Brutalist architecture with solar design features and covered platforms
  • Services include connections to the Midland Line, interstate trains, and nearby Claisebrook Station for local Transperth routes
 

Nearby Attractions

  • Claisebrook Cove: A picturesque inlet with cafés, restaurants, and riverside walking paths
  • Queens Gardens: A tranquil park with lily ponds, manicured lawns, and the Peter Pan statue
  • The Perth Mint: One of WA’s oldest heritage sites offering gold pouring demonstrations and coin exhibits
  • Optus Stadium & Matagarup Bridge: A short walk across the Swan River leads to Perth’s premier sports venue and adventure bridge climb
  • Whipper Snapper Distillery: Perth’s first urban whiskey distillery offering tastings and tours
 

Getting There

  • East Perth Terminal is easily accessible via Transperth services, CAT buses, and major roadways
  • The Transwa station connects directly to regional towns, interstate destinations, and Perth’s suburban rail network

 

Trains

Transperth

AvonLink

Prospector

MerredinLink

 

Road Coach

N1 East Perth to Kalbarri and Geraldton via Eneabba

N2 East Perth to Geraldton and Kalbarri to East Perth via Moora

N3 East Perth to Geraldton via Northam and Mullewa

N4 Geraldton to Meekatharra via Mt Magnet

N5 East Perth to Geraldton via Jurien Bay

GS1 East Perth to Albany via Williams and Kojonup

GS2 East Perth to Albany, Gnowangerup and Katanning via Northam and Narrogin

GS3 East Perth to Albany via Bunbury and Walpole

GE1 East Perth to Esperance via Jerramungup or Dumbleyung

GE2 East Perth to Esperance via Kulin or Hyden

GE3 Kalgoorlie to Esperance via Coolgardie or Kambalda

GE4 Albany to Hopetoun via Ravensthorpe

SW1 East Perth to Augusta and Pemberton via Bunbury and Augusta

SW2 East Perth to Pemberton via Bunbury and Donnybrook

SW3 East Perth to Pemberton via Bunbury and Collie/Boyup Brook/Bridgetown

SW4 East Perth to Boyup Brook via Brunswick and Collie

 

 

Facilities

 

 

Phone
Cafe (Only open for train arrivals and departures)
Vending Machines
Car Parking (No charge, 4 hour limit applies)
Local Trains