Leave the car at home this Christmas period

Christmas can bring up a lot of old arguments – like who out of the Aussies and Kiwis can claim ownership of the pavlova – but one thing that is clear; it’s worth leaving the car at home this festive period.

Whether you’re off to a work Christmas party or a family gathering, Transperth’s services are the best way to travel (unless you happen to have a sleigh).

Transperth spokesman David Hynes said buses, trains and ferries were an ideal way to get around this festive season.

“But it’s important to note that our services change a little on Christmas Day and Boxing Day,” he said.

On December 25, trains and ferries will run at about a 30-minute frequency. Buses will run on the public holiday timetable, and CAT buses will not operate.

On December 26, trains and buses will run on a public holiday timetable. The Perth and Fremantle CATs will operate but the Joondalup CAT will not. Ferry services will operate on a 30-minute frequency early in the morning, switching to a 15-minute frequency after 10.15am.

For more information on Transperth services, visit the website, call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 or download the Transperth App.

Christmas Day – Tuesday December 25
Train services
All trains will run about every 30 minutes from the following times:

• Joondalup Line: Departing Perth from 7.23am and Butler from 6.43am
• Mandurah Line: Departing Perth from 7.23am and Mandurah from 6.29am
• Midland Line: Departing Perth from 7.30am and Midland from 8.00am
• Fremantle Line: Departing Perth from 6.57am and Fremantle from 7.30am
• Armadale Line: Departing Perth from 6.30am and Armadale from 7.15am
• Thornlie Line: Departing Perth from 6.45am and Thornlie from 7.01am.

Bus services
Buses will operate on a public holiday timetable but there will be no CATs.

Ferry services
Ferries will operate as follows:
Leaving Elizabeth Quay jetty – 30-minute frequency between 7.30am and 9.30pm.
Leaving Mends Street jetty – 30-minute frequency between 7.45am and 9.45pm.

Boxing Day – Wednesday December 26
Train services
Train services will operate on a public holiday timetable.

Bus services
Buses will operate on a public holiday timetable. Perth and Fremantle CATs are running; the Joondalup CAT is not.

Ferry services
Ferries will operate as follows:
Leaving Elizabeth Quay jetty – 30-minute frequency between 7.30am and 10am, then a 15-minute frequency until 9.30pm.
Leaving Mends Street jetty – 30-minute frequency between 7.45am and 10.15am, then a 15-minute frequency until 9.45pm.