At a glance
- Free shuttle
- SURFCat between Stirling Train Station and Scarborough Beach, every 10 minutes between 4:50am and 11:30pm daily (times approximate)
- Buses
- Route 990 from Glendalough Station to Scarborough Beach Bus Station; routes 410 and 421 from Stirling Train Station
- Parking
- The City publishes live bay counts for Scarborough and Trigg; the Esplanade carpark listed has 215 bays and is free
- Cycling
- Coastal shared path; Manning and Moorland Streets are 30km/h Safe Active Streets linking Stirling Station to the coast
- E-scooters
- Beam e-scooters, 250 across a 26 square kilometre area including Scarborough
- Who it’s for
- Anyone driving, riding or catching the bus to Scarborough Beach, especially at peak times
- What to do now
- Check the City’s live bay counts before you leave; if the carparks are full, take SURFCat from Stirling Station
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the City of Stirling Scarborough parking and transport page
- Not yet confirmed
- Bus 990, 410 and 421 times, which the City does not list
The quickest way to Scarborough Beach without a car is the free SURFCat shuttle from Stirling Train Station, which runs every 10 minutes between about 4:50am and 11:30pm. If you drive, the City of Stirling shows live bay counts for the Scarborough and Trigg carparks and suggests parking along a bus route and catching the bus in during peak times. This guide is based on the City’s Scarborough parking and transport options page, read on Sunday 8 November 2026.
How do I get to Scarborough Beach without a car?
| Option | What the City says |
|---|---|
| SURFCat free shuttle | Between Stirling Train Station and Scarborough Beach daily, every 10 minutes between 4:50am and 11:30pm (times approximate) |
| Bus 990 | High frequency service between Glendalough Station and Scarborough Beach Bus Station via Scarborough Beach Road, plus extra 990 services from Perth Station along Scarborough Beach Road |
| Buses 410 and 421 | Run regularly from Stirling Train Station |
| Coastal path | A shared path runs north and south along the coast |
| Manning and Moorland Streets | Safe Active Streets running east and west between Scarborough and Stirling Train Station, with a 30km/h limit, suited to cycling, e-scooters and walking |
| Rideshare and taxi | At peak times, ask to be dropped off on the eastern side of West Coast Highway to avoid congestion |
The City sends you to the Transperth Journey Planner for times and does not publish bus timetables on this page, so we have not copied any.
Where can I park, and is it free?
The City says it has improved parking technology in the Scarborough and Trigg Beach precincts to manage traffic and make parking easier to find. Signs at both beaches give real-time updates on the number of bays available, and the same figures appear in a table on the City’s page, so you can check before leaving home. The table, when we read it, listed the Esplanade carpark in Scarborough as free, with 215 bays in total; the count of available bays changes minute to minute, so we have not quoted it. The City’s advice for peak times is to park along a bus route and catch the bus to and from Scarborough.
Can I use an e-scooter?
The City has partnered with Beam Mobility to provide 250 e-scooters across a 26 square kilometre area in Watermans Bay, Scarborough, Trigg, Karrinyup and Innaloo, from IKEA in the east to Scarborough Beach in the west. You download the Beam app and scan the code on a scooter at one of the designated parking spots. The City says to wear a helmet, check the brakes, and end the trip at a designated parking spot with the scooter on its kickstand on the footpath, away from pedestrians and doorways, taking a photo before ending the trip. The City says geofencing keeps the scooters in the operating area and can limit their speed or stop them riding or parking in particular places.
What about parking rules and fines nearby?
Beach-side streets follow the same City rules as everywhere else: no parking on footpaths, and every sign and line applies. Our City of Stirling parking rules guide sets them out. For the Christmas carols night at the beach on 13 December, see our Carols at Scarborough guide, where the City asks people to take the bus, walk, ride or scoot because parking is limited.
Sources
- City of Stirling — Scarborough parking and transport options (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Stirling — Walk, wheel and ride (checked 8 November 2026)
Featured image: Scarborough Beach (photo: -wuppertaler / CC BY 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Stirling or Beam Mobility. Services and parking availability change; check the City’s page and the Transperth Journey Planner before you go.