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Manly (Brisbane) to Brisbane CBD commute. Anybody do it?

Old Jul 3rd 2007, 1:24 am
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Default Manly (Brisbane) to Brisbane CBD commute. Anybody do it?

I'm just thinking about options on where to buy a place, and the commute is an important part.

Anybody drive or train it? How long, what's the traffic like? Etc?..
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Old Jul 3rd 2007, 2:34 am
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Default Re: Manly (Brisbane) to Brisbane CBD commute. Anybody do it?

I think there are express trains Manly (no stops & about 30 mins) to the City at peak times - definitely a better option than driving - dont think Wynnum Rd is much fun in the mornings!

Trains generally run pretty much on time too.
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Default Re: Manly (Brisbane) to Brisbane CBD commute. Anybody do it?

Originally Posted by adriang
I'm just thinking about options on where to buy a place, and the commute is an important part.

Anybody drive or train it? How long, what's the traffic like? Etc?..
Hi there,

Train from Manly to Central takes 40 mins. At peak times in am there are express trains which knock off about 10 minutes. Parking in CBD is expensive unless your company provides parking. Usual commuter train experience but generally run on time (unless there is a police incident on the line)...Few and far between. Wynnum/Lytton road is a bit of a nightmare but doable. Very handy for nights out in the City as you can jump the train easily.

Cheers

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Old Jul 3rd 2007, 9:51 am
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Default Re: Manly (Brisbane) to Brisbane CBD commute. Anybody do it?

Originally Posted by Stitch
Hi there,

Train from Manly to Central takes 40 mins. At peak times in am there are express trains which knock off about 10 minutes. Parking in CBD is expensive unless your company provides parking. Usual commuter train experience but generally run on time (unless there is a police incident on the line)...Few and far between. Wynnum/Lytton road is a bit of a nightmare but doable. Very handy for nights out in the City as you can jump the train easily.

Cheers

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thanks, I'm already parking in the CBD (actually just out), so that is not a problem. I found that it is cheaper to pay the occasional parking ticket for parking in a 2 hour slot than it is to pay for parking every day!
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