Commuting into Brisbane
Apr 24th 2008, 2:50 pm
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Commuting into Brisbane
Hi,
wondering if anyone could tell us the commuting time from roughly cleveland/bayside into the CBD by car. I've looked at the rail maps and timetables and it's gonna take an hour'ish by train from there. We were originally looking to move to GC area but jobs for the missus (quality manager) are massively better paid up in Bris. Not really a prob for me where we are as a fabricator/welder there seems to be work to be had virtually all over....any advice?
wondering if anyone could tell us the commuting time from roughly cleveland/bayside into the CBD by car. I've looked at the rail maps and timetables and it's gonna take an hour'ish by train from there. We were originally looking to move to GC area but jobs for the missus (quality manager) are massively better paid up in Bris. Not really a prob for me where we are as a fabricator/welder there seems to be work to be had virtually all over....any advice?
Apr 24th 2008, 2:54 pm
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
My Husband commutes to Brisbane from the Gold Coast....50 minutes average I'd say.
Apr 24th 2008, 3:07 pm
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Apr 24th 2008, 9:58 pm
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
Hi,
wondering if anyone could tell us the commuting time from roughly cleveland/bayside into the CBD by car. I've looked at the rail maps and timetables and it's gonna take an hour'ish by train from there. We were originally looking to move to GC area but jobs for the missus (quality manager) are massively better paid up in Bris. Not really a prob for me where we are as a fabricator/welder there seems to be work to be had virtually all over....any advice?
wondering if anyone could tell us the commuting time from roughly cleveland/bayside into the CBD by car. I've looked at the rail maps and timetables and it's gonna take an hour'ish by train from there. We were originally looking to move to GC area but jobs for the missus (quality manager) are massively better paid up in Bris. Not really a prob for me where we are as a fabricator/welder there seems to be work to be had virtually all over....any advice?
For example leave at
6am...30-35mins
7am...40-45mins
8am....1hr+
If there is a accident anywhere in the city or on the gateway motorway
Well,just sit there like everyone else...
Unless of course she borrows your KTM...
Apr 25th 2008, 2:47 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
If you're moving to Cleveland then just get the train from there, about 40 mins to the CBD..... easy peasy!
That way you can leave the car at the station and relax on your way into work.
That way you can leave the car at the station and relax on your way into work.
Apr 25th 2008, 4:07 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
50mins from the gold coast in hush hour, what is he a helicopter pilot 
As someone else, driving time is effected just as much by departure time as location.
Train can be a good option, but it's getting worse and is standing room only a lot of the time.
As someone else, driving time is effected just as much by departure time as location.
Train can be a good option, but it's getting worse and is standing room only a lot of the time.
Apr 25th 2008, 4:53 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
LOL! You've seen him drive then?.....Nope Trigger is spot on with timings. He leaves the house at approx 5a.m to get to work for 6a.m. Not perfect, but getting all the pieces of the 'jigsaw' in the right place can be tricky...in a perfect world he would live less than half an hour from work.
We are very close to Pacific Pines (exit 62)
We are very close to Pacific Pines (exit 62)
Last edited by Jan4kids; Apr 25th 2008 at 4:55 am. Reason: forgot to put in our location
Apr 25th 2008, 7:04 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
Hi ... I work in CBD and live in Cleveland ... I normally train it in ... but sometimes have to drive ... Trigger's got it spot on re timing ... but watch if you drive - parking in CBD is expensive unless your company picks it up ...
... and Dave re train times into the city ... not 40 mins mate ... with the new timtable it's just over the hour ... used to be "fast" morning trains which took 50 mins .. not now ...
David
... and Dave re train times into the city ... not 40 mins mate ... with the new timtable it's just over the hour ... used to be "fast" morning trains which took 50 mins .. not now ...
David
Apr 25th 2008, 9:04 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
If you're driving to the gold coast, drop the missus off at eight mile plains bus station. Its 23 mins from there.
Apr 25th 2008, 10:42 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
Travel time will vary depending on what time you have to leave for work
For example leave at
6am...30-35mins
7am...40-45mins
8am....1hr+
If there is a accident anywhere in the city or on the gateway motorway
Well,just sit there like everyone else...
Unless of course she borrows your KTM...
For example leave at
6am...30-35mins
7am...40-45mins
8am....1hr+
If there is a accident anywhere in the city or on the gateway motorway
Well,just sit there like everyone else...
Unless of course she borrows your KTM...
Its MY bike, for ME to ride only,she may own my heart and soul..BUT NOT MY BLOODY BIKE.......
Jul 12th 2008, 8:23 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
Couldn't help but notice you have a ktm, didn't think there were that many in these parts.
I am up in Toowoomba with a 950 supermoto and I haven't seen any other ktm's around here.
would be nice to catch up for a ride or coffee at some point.
Tony
Jul 12th 2008, 9:10 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
Hi,
wondering if anyone could tell us the commuting time from roughly cleveland/bayside into the CBD by car. I've looked at the rail maps and timetables and it's gonna take an hour'ish by train from there. We were originally looking to move to GC area but jobs for the missus (quality manager) are massively better paid up in Bris. Not really a prob for me where we are as a fabricator/welder there seems to be work to be had virtually all over....any advice?
wondering if anyone could tell us the commuting time from roughly cleveland/bayside into the CBD by car. I've looked at the rail maps and timetables and it's gonna take an hour'ish by train from there. We were originally looking to move to GC area but jobs for the missus (quality manager) are massively better paid up in Bris. Not really a prob for me where we are as a fabricator/welder there seems to be work to be had virtually all over....any advice?
Jul 12th 2008, 10:43 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
A girl I worked with on a temp job last year lived in Broadbeach (top end of Gold Coast) and was driving to Brisbane CBD every day. She said it took her two hours each way. After a couple of months she just could not sustain the energy required and moved to Brisbane.
I suppose it depends where you live on the coast. Cleveland's a bit closer in but TBH that highway is pretty rough in rush hour.
I suppose it depends where you live on the coast. Cleveland's a bit closer in but TBH that highway is pretty rough in rush hour.
Jul 12th 2008, 11:39 am
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
Cleveland - Normal Train 1.03 , Express ( qld version ) 56 mins. Bus is 1hr -> 1.10, but can be as little as 38 mins if you can get on at capalaba
Car can be quick but price of parking is the issue. $20->45 a day
Car can be quick but price of parking is the issue. $20->45 a day
Jul 12th 2008, 3:06 pm
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Re: Commuting into Brisbane
I'm trying to decide whether to go to the hairdressing college in Brisbane or in the Gold Coast. I have 2 kids ages 8 and 10 and want to live fairly close to where i will be studying.
I go from one place to another but can't make up my mind. Having never been to either am finding it really difficult.
Where is going to be better? Living and studying on the Gold Coast? or living in a suburb outside of Brisbane and commuting in?
I really need help on this one as i need to book my course asap but don't want to make the wrong decsion on where i go.
Any suggestions?
Becky
I go from one place to another but can't make up my mind. Having never been to either am finding it really difficult.
Where is going to be better? Living and studying on the Gold Coast? or living in a suburb outside of Brisbane and commuting in?
I really need help on this one as i need to book my course asap but don't want to make the wrong decsion on where i go.
Any suggestions?
Becky