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  • Updated By Amareyui on November 9, 2004
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    Here is an explanation on the ticket types available for Brisbane's public transit. Ticket options will include: Single: one-way ticket to reach your destination, including transfers between any transport modes within 2 hours. Daily: unlimited travel until the last service scheduled on the day of issue. Off-peak daily: discounted unlimited travel between 9:00am and 3:30pm and after 7:00pm, and all day on weekends and gazetted public holidays. Weekly: unlimited travel for one week from the date of issue. Monthly: unlimited travel for one calendar month from the date of issue.

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  • Website: http://www.transinfo.com.au/

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    General: Translink
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  • By tiabunna on January 21, 2007
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  • The Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council have had the initiative to link the various forms of transport in the city area into an integrated system, where you can buy one ticket for the day (or week) and use it on all transport systems – trains, buses and ferries. As this is written, the cost for a daily ticket for zones 1 and 2 (which covers all my tips, other than “off the beaten path”) will cost you $5.20A . A similar weekly ticket will be $20.80A. The website I have listed below gives all the information you are likely to need for travelling around Brisbane. It even has a trip planner – though I rather feel that will be more use to locals who understand the details than for visitors, who I doubt could be expected to understand the somewhat summarised details.

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  • Website: http://www.translink.qld.gov.au/

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    General: So much to choose from!
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  • Updated By Anne12 on September 20, 2005
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  • I think Brisbane is very easy to get around. Within the city area and Southbank there are great walking areas. You can jump on a Ferry or the City Cat for a quick trip along the river to various areas. Train travel is convenient to all areas as well as outer Brisbane. You also have the local and outer area buses. When arriving at the Brisbane airport you can get into the city by train or there are a number of bus services to the city areas. There is a desk at the airport that you can buy your tickets and also find accommodation. You can get a bus that takes you to the door of your accommodation. The Transit Centre in Roma Street is the Hub for Greyhound coaches and trains to areas beyond Brisbane. The Transit centre has cafe's and tour desks also. There are a number of lockers at this centre. They are 24 hour lockers. All very convenient for the visitor to Brisbane.

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  • Phone: 131230
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    General: Public Transport Info line
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  • By Dani_aus on May 19, 2003
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  • For general information like time tables and bus stop locations for general public transort phone TRANSINFO on 13 12 30 This includes Buses Trains and Ferrys.

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  • Phone: 13 12 30
  • Website: http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au

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    General: Getting There and Getting Around
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  • Updated By keeweechic on September 20, 2003
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    By Air : Brisbane International Airport is at Eagle Farm, 13kms from the city centre. The Domestic Terminal is 17 kms from the city. A frequent coach service (SkyTrans) runs between the airport terminals, city hotels and Transit Centre. By Rail : The Great South Pacific Express runs from Sydney and Cairns to Brisbane. By Train : The Citytrain network covers Brisbane and South East Queensland providing a reliable and first-class passenger rail service. By Boat : The Brisbane river meanders through the city and a pleasant way of seeing the city is by one of the many ferries that link the city to South Bank and the Dockside and Kangaroo Point. By Taxi : Taxis services are plentiful in Brisbane, operating on a 24-hour basis with metered fares. Tipping is not expected.

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    General: Getting to and around Brisbane
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  • Updated By Jez79 on October 12, 2002
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    Brisbane is accessable by air, bus, train, boat and car. The airport is about 15 minutes from the city centre, and there is now a train which goes from the airport to the city for around A$11. Brisbane has a relatively small population, but size wise it is actually one of the biggest cities in the world. This means is is very spread out, and if you're wanting to get to an outer suburb, it can be a long distance. By the standards of bigger cities, Brisbane's transport system is not terribly good for its size, or especially cheap. I suspect this is largely due to the fact that we don't have the population to cater for a larger scale transport system. Despite this, there is a reasonable train system in Brisbane, though trains stop at around 1am and don't start up again until about 5am. The bus service in Brisbane is also reasonable, with prices dependent on the number of zones you travel. There are a number of interstate bus services which run from the Brisbane Transit Centre at Roma St, where there are also travel desks and information booths about activities in the area. The Transit Centre also has showers and lockers for backpackers to store their things. YHA travel is also across the road. For information on ferry, bus and train times you can call Transinfo on 13 12 30. There is also a website http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/.

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    General: Brisbane has a shiny new...
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  • Updated By kat_on_moray on August 26, 2002
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    Brisbane has a shiny new airport (thank goodness - the old one was known as 'the big shed') and only weeks ago, the Airtrain was launched. Airtrain is a rail link from the International Airport to the Brisbane CBD. This will make the airport much more accessible for everyone. It costs under $10 one way and it takes 22 minutes from the airport to the Brisbane CBD. The best way to get around Brisbane is by bus or car. If you plan to be in Brisbane for only a short time then you probably won't venture out beyond the inner city area therefore buses will suffice. If you plan to make quite a few trips in one day then you are best to buy a Day Rover ticket for around $8-$9 which allows for unlimited travel on buses and ferries. You also don't have to worry about what zone you are travelling in. This ticket covers all zones. If you are travelling on the weekend, then you should buy a Off-peak Saver ticket for $4.40 - there are no time or distance restrictions for this ticket on the weekend. On a weekday, you can use a off-peak saver between 9am and 3:30pm and after 7pm on the same day. You can buy these tickets on buses but NOT on ferries so be sure to buy one at a newsagency before you board the ferry. For all the details on bus, ferry and train timetables, please go the the Transinfo website: http://www.transinfo.qld. ov.au/

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    General: There is a rather efficient...
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  • Updated By hatter10_6 on August 25, 2002
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  • There is a rather efficient public transport system in Brisbane. For more information, contact TRANSINFO on 13 1230, when you are in Brisbane. I think they have a Website as well, with a very good database. Email me for the address.

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  • By danny1979 on August 26, 2002
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  • I brought a open ticket from sydney to cairns on Mccafferty's coachs so that i could stop when i wanted on the way up, probably the best way to do it. most of the hostels we stayed at had a courtesy bus that would drop you at the local shops and walking paths.

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    General: No traffic jam
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  • Updated By beachboy on April 17, 2003
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  • You'll never have to worry about traffic jam in Brisbane. Public transport like buses and ferries are always punctual as on schedule.

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