Qantas flies from Geraldton to Perth twice daily. Alternatively, Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd operates a bus from Geraldton station to Joondalup Winton Road 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75 - $120 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
The train is expected to be back in service in early 2021. A range of initiatives will be offered to passengers to compensate for the inconvenience: frequent passengers who have travelled on the Australind three or more times between July and November 2020 will receive 10 free trips.
Coach services operate from East Perth to destinations including Albany, Augusta, Bunbury, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalbarri and Pemberton. You can plan your journey on the Transwa website. Work out the cost by using the fare calculator.
Perth to Geraldton, WA: A Weekend Road Trip Getaway
- Enjoy A Self-Drive Holiday from Perth to Geraldton.
- Go Koala & Bird-Watching in Yanchep National Park.
- Gravity Discovery Centre and Gingin Observatory.
- Enjoy Fresh Seafood in Ledge Point.
- Make A Quick Stop in Wedge Island.
- Enjoy the Rugged Beauty of Cervantes.
Direct routes for travel from Perth to SydneyThere are 154 direct trains per day and 1084 trains per week that depart from Perth and arrive at Wynyard Station. The trip takes approximately 72 hours and tickets cost from 628 USD. There are 33 direct flights per day and 234 flights per week from Perth to Sydney.
The cost-effective way to get from Perth to Busselton is to train and bus via Mandurah, which costs $21 - $28 and takes 4h 24m. The distance between Perth and Busselton is 195 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.
PROSPECTOR Timetable and StopsThe PROSPECTOR bus (East Perth) has 19 stops departing from Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie and ending in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth. PROSPECTOR bus timetable overview: Normally starts operating at 07:05 and ends at 07:05. Normal operating days: everyday.
- Perth to Adelaide. Great Southern Railway run the Indian Pacific train once or twice each week from Perth to Sydney via Adelaide.
- Perth to Albany.
- Perth to Broome.
- Perth to Bunbury.
- Perth to Dunsborough.
- Perth to Esperance.
- Perth to Geraldton.
- Perth to Kalgoorlie.
The Australind will be replaced by two accessible Transwa road coaches, one of which will run express between Bunbury and Perth with a stop at Kwinana Station. The other road coach will service the communities along the Australind route. The train is expected to be back in service in early 2021.
It takes an average of 4h 14m to travel from Perth to York by train, over a distance of around 192 miles (309 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Perth to York and tickets for this journey start from £18.10 when you book in advance.
The cost-effective way to get from Perth to Kalgoorlie is to train, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 6h 50m.
The price tagUnfortunately, the three-day journey from Perth to Sydney certainly doesn't come cheap, with a price tag of AU$2,000 for one way, although you'll find that fares tend to be lower in off season.
Is there a direct bus between Perth and Margaret River? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth and arriving at Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
When travelling with Transperth, you have the option to buy a cash ticket, or a SmartRider card. Both can be used across all services, but please keep in mind that ferry and train fares must be purchased prior to travel, while bus fares can be paid as you board.
There are many shared ride shuttle services between Perth Airport, Perth City and other local centers. Booking it, travellers can easily plan their journey. Airport Shuttle bus offers regular services to and from Perth airport to the city. Perth Airport shuttle service provides a cost-effective way to move in the city.
Perth Airport's CONNECT Shuttle: Perth Airport's official shuttle service is the CONNECT shuttle. You'll find the CONNECT shuttle stops directly outside Terminal 3 (T3), adjacent to T4. There are five pick-up and drop-off locations across the city for AU$15 one way per person.
Standard Fares
| Fare Type | Cash | SmartRider 20% Discount |
|---|
| 1 Zone | $3.20 | $2.56 |
| 2 Zones | $4.90 | $3.92 |
| 3 Zones | $5.80 | $4.64 |
| 4 Zones | $6.90 | $5.52 |
Children aged five to 10 can travel free at any time by Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London (where pay as you go is accepted), as long as they travel with an adult who has a valid ticket (up to four children can travel free with one adult) or if they have a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard.
Where can I use my Opal (and other states' smartcards)? The travel card is called Opal in New South Wales, myki in Victoria, metrocard in Adelaide, SmartRider in Perth, go card in Queensland, Greencard in Tasmania and MyWay in Canberra.
Fares
| Service | Adult (19-64) | Youth (6-18) |
|---|
| Local/Swift | $2.50 | $1.75 |
| Commuter (Applies on all 400 & 800 series routes.) | $4.25 | $3.00 |
| Swift Bus Rapid Transit | $2.50 | $1.75 |
| DART Paratransit | $2.50 | $2.50 |
Transperth operates a train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 2 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 - $8 and the journey takes 30 min.
Perth is accessible by land, sky, rail and sea through a vast network of travel options and the region is easy to navigate.
- Air.
- Train.
- Road.
- Cruise ship.
- Airport Access.
- FREE CAT Buses.
- Transperth Metro Bus and Train Service.
- Transperth Ferry.
DPaW Geraldton District Manager David Rose said although it was very unusual for an estuarine crocodile to be this far south, it was possible and he urged residents and tourists to be extra careful when near the area in the next few days.
"Geraldton is a windy city on the coast," said Mr Van Styn. The level of 22 µg/m3 is what you would expect for a windy, coastal city in Australia with higher than usual background crustal dust levels.
“Water supplies to Geraldton and other Mid West towns are from groundwater sources and generally have higher levels of Total Dissolved Solids due to the natural hydrogeology of the area,†he said. “Water with low TDS can taste flat while water with high TDS can taste salty.
Crime rates in Perth, Australia
| Level of crime | 44.82 | Moderate |
|---|
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 64.01 | High |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 43.01 | Moderate |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 34.20 | Low |
| Worries car stolen | 30.84 | Low |
Where to live in Western Australia
- Dawesville. 5/5. Ranked 1st best suburb in Western Australia.
- Pemberton. 4.5/5. Ranked 2nd best suburb in Western Australia.
- Gelorup. 4.5/5. Ranked 3rd best suburb in Western Australia.
- Willagee. 4.5/5.
- South Yunderup. 4.5/5.
- Dalkeith. 4.5/5.
- Parkerville. 4.5/5.
- Halls Head. 4.5/5.
Of the places on your list, Geraldton isn't anything special unless you're into windsurfing/kitesurfing, but the other places are all worth a visit. If you're a scuba diver, Ningaloo Reef is great - better than the Barrier Reef IMO - but is a loooong drive from Perth.
Crime rates in Geraldton, Australia
| Level of crime | 76.86 | High |
|---|
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 80.29 | Very High |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 71.96 | High |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 62.76 | High |
| Worries car stolen | 62.48 | High |
Perth Weather
Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. With an average of 139 sunny days per year, it's the sunniest state capital in Australia! Perth has average highs of 18-19 degrees in the winter, and 29-32 during the summer months.Geraldton's Must-See Destinations
- HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton.
- Abrolhos Islands.
- Geraldton's Point Moore Lighthouse.
- St Francis Xavier Cathedral Geraldton.
- Western Australian Museum - Geraldton.
- Geraldton Art Galleries & Public Art.
- Geraldton Foreshore.
- The Esplanade Geraldton.
