Brisbane’s transportation infrastructure is well-developed, connecting it to regional, interstate, and worldwide locations. Rail, bus, and ferry services are examples of public transportation. TransLink serves South East Queensland with uniform ticketing and an electronic payment system (known as a ‘go card’). Students living in Brisbane will be glad to know that several Brisbane student accommodations are easily accessible via public transportation in the city.
1. Bus: Brisbane Busway is a large dedicated bus rapid transit network. The busway stations on King George Square, Queen Street, and Roma Street are major network hubs. Adult fares begin at $4.80 and rise to $8.00 as distance increases.
2. Rail: The Queensland Rail City network has 152 railway stations scattered among 13 suburban rail lines and the central city, including the Airport Line, Beenleigh Line, Doomben Line, Caboolture Line, Cleveland Line, Exhibition Line, and others. A day of rail travel will cost you between AU$90 and AU$170.
3. Cycling: Another widely used transportation system in the city is the bicycle, which is also considered the healthiest ride as well.
4. Taxi: Apart from this, students can also take a taxi to travel to different places in the city. However, this option can be a little expensive considering that the traffic in the city can be a little too much on the weekdays and weekends as well.