Scarborough parking and transport options

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Getting to and from Scarborough Beach is easy with multiple travel options including frequent buses, shared paths and Safe Active Street (Moorland/Manning Street), rideshare and taxi options.

Public transport

Use the Transperth JourneyPlanner to plan your journey. Consider parking along a bus route and catching the bus to and from Scarborough during peak times.

  • Bus route 990 is a high frequency service between Glendalough Station and Scarborough Beach Bus Station via Scarborough Beach Road, plus additional 990 services from Perth Station along Scarborough Beach Road.
  • Bus route 410 and 421 run regularly from Stirling Train Station.

Please note that road works will be occurring at the intersection of West Coast Highway and Scarborough Beach Road from October to December 2025. Minor disruptions are expected during this time.

Walking or riding

The coastal footpath is a shared access path which runs north/south along the coast. Manning Street/Moorland Streets are Safe Active Streets that run east/west linking Scarborough to Stirling Train Station. With a 30km speed limit, these quiet streets are ideal for cycling, e-scooters and pedestrians.

E-scooters provide a sustainable and enjoyable transport option to get to and around the Scarborough precinct. Download the Beam app for locations and availability.

There are plenty of locations throughout the Scarborough area where you can park your bike or scooter. 

Rideshare and taxi drop-off

If you’re using a rideshare or taxi, ask to be dropped off on the eastern side of West Coast Highway during peak times to avoid congestion.

Parking availability

Stay up-to-date on the parking available around Scarborough and Trigg before you leave home.

The City has implemented improved parking technology within the Scarborough and Trigg Beach precincts to improve car parking accessibility and to better manage traffic congestion. 

Parking wayfinding signage at Scarborough and Trigg Beach provides real-time updates on the number of car parking bays available. The table below is directly linked to the onsite signage so visitors can make an informed decision about where to park or whether to use alternative transport options.

Capacity
Available parking bays Limited bays Very limited bays
Carpark
Select carpark
Free

High
Available parking bay
33
Address
The Esplanade, Scarborough
Capacity
215
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