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Broome

 

Broome is a stunning coastal town located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, renowned for its rich history, pearling industry, and vibrant tourism sector. Situated where the Indian Ocean meets the rugged landscape of the Kimberley, Broome became a central hub for the pearling trade in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Broome Regional Town Bus Service (RTBS), operating under the brand name Transbroome, plays an important role in connecting the town. The buses are similar to those used by Transperth, featuring a modern green and silver livery and low-floor designs for easy accessibility.

 

 

Our Services

From 5 July, we’ll be introducing more buses, more bus stops and more ways to pay.

 

Transbroome Services

From Sunday 5 July, Route 890 will operate to a new timetable.

 

Types of tickets

 

SmartRider

A SmartRider is a reusable travel card that can be used on Transbroome services. Go to Transperth’s SmartRider for more information, including how to use a SmartRider and how to get one. Details for the Transbroome Retail Sales Outlet will be available soon.

Contactless payments

You can pay with your bank card or digital wallet. Just hold your payment method near the validator to tag on and tag off. Go to Transperth’s Contactless Payments for more information.

Cash

You can buy cash tickets from the bus driver however, we can’t provide change, so you’ll need to pay the exact fare.

For more information on tickets and fares, click here.

 

Primary Students

To get a Student SmartRider, primary school students must complete an ‘Application for Student SmartRider’ form, have it authorised by their school administration, and send it to Monitor WA. Click here for more information.

The initial SmartRider cards are free for primary students, with a $5 fee charged for all subsequent cards.

Secondary Students

There are different ways of getting your initial Student SmartRider depending on whether your school is a participating school or registered for online ordering. Please check with your school to confirm how to place an order. For more information, click here.

Tertiary Students

Students can fill out an ‘Application for Tertiary SmartRider’ form that has been authorised by their tertiary institution’s administration at a Retail Sales Outlet. Go to Tertiary SmartRider for more information.

A $5 card fee applies and a minimum of $5 must be added to your SmartRider.

Seniors

SmartRider is available to all seniors with a Western Australian Seniors Card. Applications for Seniors SmartRider cards should be made to the WA Seniors Card Centre (Country 1800 671 233; Metro (08) 6551 8800). Go to Seniors SmartRider for more information.

Seniors SmartRiders are free of charge.

Pensioners

The Pensioner SmartRider is available to all Aged, Disability Support and Carer Pension cardholders residing in Western Australia. Go to Pensioner SmartRider for more information.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

Where will route 890 be operating in Broome?

 

Please click here to view our current timetable and map.

 

What payments will be accepted on Transbroome?

 

Transbroome buses will be accepting contactless payments, SmartRider and cash, as of 5 July.

 

What’s the cost difference between standard and concession fares?

 

Type Standard Concession
**Go Anywhere $3.50 $1.60
DayRider $7.00 $3.20
WA Seniors Card Free after 9am Weekdays/Free on Weekends Free
Children under 16 (students) Free travel includes public holidays and school holidays during the school year. Concession fares apply on the weekend and during the summer school holidays only Free
Sundays Free Travel - All Passengers Free
Family Rider 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.
 $7.00

 ** Go Anywhere fare tickets are valid for three hours and can be used on all services over that time.

Who can I contact if I have an issue or query?

 

Please visit our contact page to find the best contact information for your query.

 

Do I need to book Transbroome bus services?

 

No bookings are necessary. Simply purchase your ticket from our bus drivers upon boarding or tag on with your SmartRider or contactless payment method.

 

Are Transbroome bus services accessible?

 

All buses that operate on our bus network are fully accessible. These buses can kneel to the kerb, lowering the step to make it easier for passengers to board and having built-in ramps that can extend to the kerb for those who need it, including passengers with wheelchairs, prams or mobility devices. 

 

Each accessible bus has fold-up chairs with space for two wheelchairs, prams or mobility devices. While all Transregional bus routes are serviced by fully accessible buses, not every bus stop on the network is accessible.

 

 

Timetables

Broome Timetable 1 - Route 890

 

 

Network Map

Broome School Specials Network Map

 

 

Schools

Transbroome runs dedicated School Specials that service the following schools:

 

  • Broome North Primary School
  • Broome Primary School
  • Broome SHS
  • Cable Beach Primary School
  • Roebuck Primary School
  • St Mary's College
  • St Mary's Primary School.

 

Download the Broome School Services guide.

 

 

Lost Property

For enquiries about lost property, call the InfoLine on 13 62 13 or the depot on 0429 937 258. For more information visit Lost Property.

Depot

Phone 0429 937 258
Email Transregional@pta.wa.gov.au
Address 32 Hunter Street St, Broome WA 6725
Photo of Cable Beach, Broome. Copyright Tourism Western Australia.