The best way to get around Brisbane is by public transportation. Thanks to the combination of buses, ferries, trams and trains operated by TransLink, the central business district and outer suburbs are easy to reach.
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“Sydney boasts a strong multimodal transport network, seamlessly connecting bus, train, and ferry,” the study's website reports, adding that the “fully automated metro system … is one of the world's most innovative transit systems”.
Lead report author, Dr Lucy Gunn from the Healthy Liveable Cities Group at the RMIT Centre for Urban Research, said Brisbane's transport infrastructure was lagging behind compared to other cities.
If you ONLY use the public transport and do not have a car it is a lot cheaper. If you do have a car the FIXED costs are high ( depreciation, insurance, registration) and the incremental costs are low. When you take public transport you are also paying for the fixed cost of that as well.
You don't need a car to get around Brisbane. The city's network of TransLink buses, ferries and trains connect all the major city sights, dining and nightlife precincts.
The best way to get around Brisbane is by public transportation. Thanks to the combination of buses, ferries, trams and trains operated by TransLink, the central business district and outer suburbs are easy to reach.
Airtrain from Brisbane Airport to the CityDeparting from the domestic and international terminals, the train takes just 20 minutes to reach Fortitude Valley. From there, it's a few extra minutes on the Airtrain to Central Station, Roma Street, South Brisbane and South Bank stations.
Catching public transport from Brisbane to the Gold CoastCatching public transport is also an easy way to get from Brisbane to the Gold Coast if you have a smaller budget and more time to spare. This transportation comes in a couple of forms including the Airtrain from Brisbane Airport or a shuttle bus.
STUDY: Australia has the second most expensive public transport in the world. For travellers seeking to save money or cut their carbon footprint, public transport is usually a given. While it's much cheaper than hiring a car or catching a cab, the cost of jumping on the local bus or metro can quickly stack up.