South Perth ferry timetable and fare prices

The South Perth Ferry from Mends Street Jetty to Elizabeth Quay Jetty in Perth costs from $1.84. The South Perth ferry timetable sees the first ferry of the day depart at 06.30 on weekdays and 07.00 on weekends.

As the name suggests, the South Perth ferry connects South Perth with Perth CBD across the Swan River in the Western Australian capital. It is also known as the 300 service, and is run by Transperth.

Where does the South Perth ferry depart from?

The South Perth Ferry departs from the Mends Street Jetty in South Perth, then crosses to the Elizabeth Quay Jetty in central Perth.

The Mends Street Jetty is a short walk from Perth Zoo. For most visitors, going to the zoo is the most likely reason to take the South Perth ferry.

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South Perth ferry fare prices

A one way South Perth ferry ticket costs $2.30 if bought as a cash ticket. Vending machines selling tickets are available at both the Mends Street Jetty and Elizabeth Quay Jetty.

Perth ferry tickets are cheaper, however, if you use the tap-in, tap-out Smartrider cards. Using Smartrider, the one way ferry fare from South Perth costs $1.84.

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South Perth ferry timetable

The South Perth ferry has summer and winter timetables. In summer, the 300 ferry service is more frequent. For most of the day, it leaves every 15 minutes.

In winter, the South Perth ferry departs every half hour. On weekdays, the first ferry service from Elizabeth Quay departs at 06.30, arriving at Mends Street at 06.38.

The return service from Mends Street Jetty to Elizabeth Quay is timetabled to depart at 06.45, arriving at 06.55.

On weekends and public holidays, the first departures are at 07.30 and 07.45 respectively.

The last ferry of the day leaves Elizabeth Quay at 22.00 and Mends Street at 22.15. On Fridays and Saturdays, this is 23.30 and 23.45. On Sundays, it’s 21.30 and 21.45.

On the winter timetable, the last departures are at 21.00 from Elizabeth Quay and 21.15 from Mends Street.