Parking Near East Perth Railway Station, WA
Where Can I Park for East Perth Railway Station?
The station has 152 Transperth parking bays, including two motorcycle bays and three ACROD bays. Weekday parking costs $2 per 24 hour period, while weekends and public holidays are free. SmartParker is available, but there are no short-term parking bays. A private Claisebrook Road space 380 m away costs $13 a day.
- Address
- 32 Cheriton Street, Perth WA 6000
- Closest listed space
- Secure Private Parking Space in Highgate, WA, 290 m (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Claisebrook railway station, 730 m (10 min walk)
Parking Near East Perth
East Perth railway station in Perth, with a nearby private parking space helping drivers enjoy a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at East Perth Railway Station on Cheriton Street
The station has 152 Transperth parking bays, including two motorcycle bays and three ACROD bays (transperth.wa.gov.au). SmartParker is available, which suits regular commuters who want to use the operator’s parking system rather than arrange a separate private space.
Transperth charges $2 on weekdays for station parking, with the fee applying per 24 hour period. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays (transperth.wa.gov.au). The station also has no short-term parking bays, so quick drop-offs and collections are not served by a dedicated short-stay area (transperth.wa.gov.au).
The station address is 32 Cheriton Street, Perth WA 6000. East Perth Terminal, next to the station, lists car parking as no charge with a 4 hour limit (journeybeyondrail.com.au).
Parksy Spaces Near the Perth Station Precinct
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Highgate 290 m away for $50 a week. The space suits a commuter who wants a reserved weekly arrangement within walking distance rather than relying on an open station bay.
A 24/7 parking space on Claisebrook Road is 380 m away and costs $13 a day. A secure private space in Perth CBD is 450 m away at $3 an hour, giving shorter-stay visitors an hourly option. A parking lot in central Perth is 570 m away at $10 an hour.
For drivers seeking covered or longer-term parking, Parksy lists secure undercover parking in Highgate 710 m away for $26 a day and secure indoor parking in Highgate 740 m away for $182 a month. The two Highgate spaces are better suited to drivers prioritising shelter or a recurring arrangement.
Commuter Choices for Weekday Station Parking
The station’s 152 bays provide a substantial commuter facility, but the lack of short-term bays makes the layout more appropriate for planned parking than brief passenger collections (transperth.wa.gov.au). Weekday users should allow time to find a space before boarding, particularly when a full day’s parking is needed.
SmartParker is available at the station (transperth.wa.gov.au), while Transperth’s weekday charge is $2 per 24 hour period and weekend and public holiday parking is free (transperth.wa.gov.au). Those arrangements suit regular rail users who park for a normal working day and return within the applicable parking period.
Parksy’s priced alternatives include weekly, daily, hourly and monthly arrangements. The $50 a week Highgate space and the $182 a month indoor Highgate space are aimed at repeat commuters, while the $13 a day Claisebrook Road space is suited to occasional weekday travel.
Street Parking and Restrictions Around Cheriton Street
Transperth identifies the station parking as paid on weekdays and free on weekends and public holidays, with the weekday fee applying per 24 hour period (transperth.wa.gov.au). The station facility includes designated motorcycle and ACROD bays, so drivers using those areas need to use the appropriate marked spaces.
East Perth Terminal lists a separate no-charge car park with a 4 hour limit (journeybeyondrail.com.au).
The station has no short-term parking bays according to Transperth (transperth.wa.gov.au). Drivers stopping briefly for a passenger should not treat the main station parking as a dedicated short-stay facility.
Walking and Public Transport Alternatives Near the Station
Claisebrook railway station is the nearest listed station, 730 m away or a 10 minute walk. Mount Lawley railway station is about a 14 minute walk, while McIver railway station is about a 16 minute walk. These alternatives can help when a driver is approaching from a different part of Perth or when the main station parking is inconvenient.
The station is adjacent to East Perth Terminal and the Public Transport Centre (wikipedia.org).
For drivers wanting to avoid station-bay availability, Parksy lists a 24/7 Claisebrook Road space 380 m away for $13 a day, alongside private spaces at 450 m and 570 m with hourly pricing. Those options keep the car within walking distance while leaving the rail journey to the station.
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for East Perth Railway Station?
The station has 152 Transperth parking bays, including two motorcycle bays and three ACROD bays. Weekday parking costs $2 per 24 hour period, while weekends and public holidays are free. SmartParker is available, but there are no short-term parking bays. A private Claisebrook Road space 380 m away costs $13 a day.
How Much Does Station Parking Cost on Weekdays?
Transperth station parking costs $2 on weekdays, with the fee applying per 24 hour period. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays. SmartParker is available, which suits regular commuters using the operator’s parking system. The station has 152 bays, but drivers should allow time to find a space before boarding.
Are There Short-Term Bays for Drop-Offs and Collections?
The station has no short-term parking bays, so quick drop-offs and collections are not served by a dedicated short-stay area. Drivers should not treat the main station parking as a dedicated short-stay facility. East Perth Terminal, next to the station, lists car parking as no charge with a 4 hour limit.
What Private Parking Options Are Nearby?
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Highgate 290 m away for $50 a week, a 24/7 Claisebrook Road space 380 m away for $13 a day, and a secure private space 450 m away for $3 an hour. A central Perth parking lot 570 m away costs $10 an hour.
Which Parking Suits Regular Commuters?
The $50 a week Highgate space and the $182 a month indoor Highgate space are aimed at repeat commuters. Secure undercover parking in Highgate is 710 m away for $26 a day, while secure indoor parking is 740 m away for $182 a month. These options suit drivers prioritising shelter or a recurring arrangement.
What Nearby Stations Can I Walk to Instead?
Claisebrook railway station is the nearest listed station, 730 m away or a 10 minute walk. Mount Lawley railway station is about a 14 minute walk, while McIver railway station is about a 16 minute walk. These alternatives can help when the main station parking is inconvenient.
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