The Imperial Express
Toot toot! Catch a ride on The Imperial Express.
From Helensburgh to Thirroul and back, our free air-conditioned shuttle will get you from here to there via the coastal drive. Hop on at a designated stop and let us transport you to The Imperial at Clifton. Bookings are essential.
On Saturdays and Sundays, between 11:30am and 1:30pm, the Imperial Express also operates a complimentary parking shuttle service between Scarborough Public School and The Imperial at Clifton. Guests are invited to park at the school, where the shuttle arrives approximately every 15 minutes to provide a convenient transfer to the venue.
A seat on the Imperial Express can be booked from 5.30pm on Fridays and 1:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Simply click the link below and select your preferred pick-up time. Be sure to enter in the notes which of our 10 pickup locations you would like to meet. You can organise your return trip directly with our friendly driver Drew.
There’s also a selection of sweets prepared in-house and picnic hampers available to enjoy at a picnic spot of your choice!
1
Helensburgh
Charles Harper Park
2
Stanwell Tops
Bald Hill Lookout
3
Stanwell Park 
Stanwell Park Beach Reserve Carpark
4
Coalcliff
Patterson Street (Leader Park)
5
Scarborough
Scarborough School Carpark
6
Coledale
Coledale Camping Reserve
7
Sharkies Beach
Sharkies Beach Carpark
8
Austinmer
Pinecourt Park, Austinmer
9
Austinmer Beach
Austinmer Beach Carpark
10
Thirroul
Thirroul Railway Station (Western)
Picnic Hamper Drop-off Location – What’s this?
The Imperial Express Hours
Friday
5:30pm-9:00pm
Helensburgh – Thirroul
Saturday
11:30am-1.30pm
Complimentary parking shuttle service between Scarborough Public School
1:30pm-9:00pm
Helensburgh – Thirroul
Sunday
11:30am-1.30pm
Complimentary parking shuttle service between Scarborough Public School
1:30pm-8:00pm
Helensburgh – Thirroul