Further information
Transperth – Journey Planner, bus routes, maps and SmartRider and timetable information.
SmartRiders
To make the most of cheaper concession fares, you will need a Tertiary SmartRider.
You can buy SmartRiders at the Secondhand Booking 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
Buses to the Perth campus are frequent with regular services from the city, Subiaco, Morley and along Stirling Highway. Buses are managed by Transperth and some services are subsidised by the University.
Benefits of using public transport
- Save the hassle of finding a carpark
- Make the most of your travel time to study, read or enjoy the entertainment features on your smartphone or tablet
- Improve your health and activity levels through walking an increased 2000 steps on average.
- You can save over $1000 a year in fuel, maintenance and parking fees.
Getting to UWA by bus
Buses to UWA regularly pass through the following areas:
- suburbs on Transperth's Circle Route (998, 999) which travels from Fremantle along Stirling Highway and to suburbs north of UWA
- Subiaco, Perth, Northbridge, Morley, Bedford, Inglewood, Mt Lawley and western suburbs
If you live elsewhere in Perth, you will need to catch a bus or train to Subiaco Station or the Perth CBD and transfer to a UWA bus service.
UWA bus services
All of these listed bus services use the bus stops on Stirling Highway at the northern end of the Perth campus, except for the 97 (Subiaco shuttle) that stops at the northern end of Fairway and Princess Road, terminating on Hackett Drive.
Bus routes to UWA
| From | Route No | Journey time to UWA | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Elizabeth Quay Bus Station | 950, 23, 102, 107 | 10 minutes | Every 1-5 minutes during peak times and every 5-15 minutes at other times |
| East Perth St Georges Terrace | 24, 103 | 25 minutes | Approximately every 20 minutes |
| Subiaco Train Station | 97 | 20 Minutes | Every 15 minutes |
| Claremont Train Station | 24, 23, 102, 107 | 10 Minutes | Every 10 minutes |
| Fremantle Train Station | 998, 103 | 30 minutes | Every 15 minutes |
| Stirling Train Station | 999 | 30 minutes | Every 5-10 minutes during peak times, and every 15-30 minutes at other times |
Service restrictions and extensions
- Additional 950 bus services operate during morning and afternoon peaks during UWA semesters