Brisbane - Translink
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Brisbane - Translink
In trying to narrow down areas to live I have come across this website which is supposed to tell you commuting times etc.. for trains/buses etc..
Some of the times given seem quite quick for the distance travelled! Can any of you living from Brighton to Shorncliffe or Manly down to Cleveland tell me if the times given are realisitic?
Secondly, do more people drive to work in the CBD than use public transport and if so, is there plenty of parking in the centre?
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http://jp.transinfo.qld.gov.au/
Some of the times given seem quite quick for the distance travelled! Can any of you living from Brighton to Shorncliffe or Manly down to Cleveland tell me if the times given are realisitic?
Secondly, do more people drive to work in the CBD than use public transport and if so, is there plenty of parking in the centre?
Thanks
http://jp.transinfo.qld.gov.au/
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Re: Brisbane - Translink
I use the site all the time, and yes it is accurate.
I would say try and use public transport if you can, there are parking spots but its expensive. Some companies provide spaces but you have to pay.
I would say try and use public transport if you can, there are parking spots but its expensive. Some companies provide spaces but you have to pay.
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Re: Brisbane - Translink
Originally Posted by SEAL
Some of the times given seem quite quick for the distance travelled! Can any of you living from Brighton to Shorncliffe or Manly down to Cleveland tell me if the times given are realisitic?
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Re: Brisbane - Translink
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Cleveland to the City is 50-60 minutes on the train, but it does take a very circuitous route. Cleveland is also the end of the line coming out my way
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Re: Brisbane - Translink
Parking inthe CBD likey to cost about $15/day. I'd avoid owning two cars (assuming you would) just to pay deprectiation, rego, insurance and parking if you don't have to
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Re: Brisbane - Translink
Originally Posted by jayr
Parking inthe CBD likey to cost about $15/day. I'd avoid owning two cars (assuming you would) just to pay deprectiation, rego, insurance and parking if you don't have to
It's the first time I have driven in at near peak time. It took me 35 minutes to get back leaving at 2pm. It is school holidays though, so there may be less traffic. Maybe someone else can comment on that ?
Using the train for commuting may be more relaxing. And parking in Cleveland area is Free.
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Re: Brisbane - Translink
Originally Posted by jayr
How much would the train cost?
$32.00 from Cleveland
Fares are shown here http://www.transinfo.com.au/qt/Trans...resZones#Zones
Just one valid TransLink ticket takes you wherever you want to go on participating buses, QR Citytrain and Brisbane City Council (BCC) ferries within the new network, no matter which combination of modes you use to reach your destination. Zones, fares, ticket types and concessions will be standardised across the system.