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How Transregional fares work

Similar to the Transperth fare system, our regional town services use a combination of zones and time limits. Usually, one fare allows you to travel anywhere within a certain distance from your starting point until the time limit expires.



Zones

The public transport service area is divided into zones, these are defined by circles centered around your town.


Your fare is calculated based on the number of zones you travel through. If you travel within the one zone, you will be charged a one-zone fare. If you travel over a zone boundary into another zone, you will be charged a two-zone fare.


All journeys are capped at a two-zone fare.



Time limits

Fares are valid for a limited time and this time varies depending on how far you are travelling. The transfer period commences at the time of the ticket purchase or first tag-on of your SmartRider.


  • The two-section fare is valid for a single one-way journey and cannot be used to transfer between services
  • Travelling one to four zones - your fare is valid for two hours.

SmartRider detects your location, calculates travel time and deducts the correct fare from your card balance. All you need do is remember to tag on and off.


Cash tickets will have an expiry time printed on it. You can ride on any number of bus services to complete your journey provided you get on board before the expiry time.



Fares effective 1 July 2024

Standard Fares

Fare Type Cash SmartRider
10% Discount 		SmartRider
20% Discount
2 Sections $2.40 $2.16 $1.92
1 Zone $3.50 $3.15 $2.80
2 Zones $5.20 $4.68 $4.16
DayRider $10.40 $10.40 $10.40
FamilyRider* $10.40    

 

Concession Fares 

Fare Type Cash SmartRider
10% Discount 		SmartRider
20% Discount
2 Sections $1.10 $0.99 $0.88
1 Zone $1.60 $1.44 $1.28
2 Zones $2.40 $2.16 $1.92
DayRider $4.80 $4.80 $4.80
All fares are GST-inclusive. Fares calculated are rounded to the nearest whole cent based on the normal rounding convention.
*FamilyRider tickets have time restrictions on when they can be purchased. Visit the special fares page form for more information.



Types of Tickets


Cash tickets


You can buy cash tickets when you board a bus with the bus driver on all TransRegional services.


Please note that whilst Transperth buses accept cash, no change will be given, so you must tender the exact fare.


To find out how much your fare will be please plan your journey here JourneyPlanner.



SmartRider


SmartRider is available in Albany, Bunbury, Busselton/Dunsborough, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha and Port Hedland.


These reusable cards are the cheapest and most convenient way to travel with TransRegional, giving you 10% discount off the cash fare.


For further information regarding SmartRider, please visit the SmartRider guide on the Transperth website.



MultiRider - Student Fare only


MultiRiders are only available in Bridgetown, Broome, Carnarvon, Collie, Kununurra, Manjimup and Narrogin.


In order to take advantage the student fare available to school students, you will need to purchase a MultiRider.


MultiRiders are discounted pre-purchased paper tickets, available in booklets of 10. They can be purchased from the bus driver.


For more information, please see the relevant Depot contact details.



Concessions

We offer concession fares including free off-peak travel and recognise the Companion Card. To view all types of SmartRider concessions, please visit Transperth.

DayRider: for unlimited all day travel

A ticket that gives you unlimited travel on the day you buy it. 

The DayRider is available for purchase all day everyday.

SmartRider passengers will automatically have their fare capped at the DayRider rate.

FamilyRider for up to seven people

A cash ticket that gives a group of up to seven people unlimited travel on the day of purchase, provided no more than two of them normally pay full fare. You may buy one at the following times.

  • Weekends and public holidays – any time
  • Monday to Thursday outside school holidays – after 6.00 pm
  • Fridays outside school holidays – after 3.00 pm
  • Monday to Friday during school holidays after 9.00 am.

We use the Western Australian Department of Education school holiday dates.

Student Fares - Up to Year 12

All WA School students are eligible for the Student Fare.

In order to be eligible for the Student Fare regional students must use a Student SmartRider or a Student Multi-Rider ticket.

 

Student SmartRider

The following towns accept the Student SmartRider:

  • Albany
  • Bunbury
  • Busselton
  • Dunsborough
  • Esperance
  • Geraldton
  • Kalgoorlie
  • Karratha
  • Port Hedland.

Visit Transperth's Student SmartRider page for more information.

 

Student Multi-Rider

If you are travelling in the following towns you will need to purchase a Multi-Rider.

These are available in books of 10 and can be purchased on board the bus with the bus driver.

  • Bridgetown
  • Broome
  • Carnarvon
  • Collie
  • Kununurra
  • Manjimup
  • Narrogin.
Two-section fare

This is our name for a trip of 3.2 kilometres or less. It gives you a one-way ride on a single bus, train or ferry service.

If you choose to continue your journey you will need to purchase another ticket, if you are using your SmartRider it will automatically calculate the appropriate zone fare. 

For more information, visit Transperth Fare Examples.