How to make the most of 50c fares

Go Card

Could public transport work for you? Now's the chance to try it with flat rate 50c fares right across the South East Queensland Translink network.

Considering transport but don't know your options or even how to pay? 

It's easy to stick public transport in the too hard basket and reach for the car keys, but wait - it's easier than you think. Plus with all fares just 50c, what have you got to lose!

50c coins

Find out where you can go

Planning your journey on public transport is as simple as clicking on the Journey Planner

  1. enter your starting point
  2. choose your destination
  3. select the date of travel
  4. choose when to arrive
  5. review the results and select the one that works for you.

go card - your ticket to travel  

Next you'll need a go card. A go card is an electronic ticket to fast, easy and convenient travel in South East Queensland.

Use go card on all Translink bus, train (including Airtrain), ferry and tram services in greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast regions.

Go cards are cheaper than paper tickets and are available at 

Need to top up your go card?

If you already have a go card, simply login to your go card account

or Find a retailer

Just visiting?

The go explore card offers visitors and tourists freedom, flexibility and value for money!

  • Only $1.50 a day for unlimited travel.
  • No need to carry cash on your journeys.
  • Reload up to eight day passes on your card.
  • Travel on non-consecutive days.

Find out more

Visit the Translink website for the most up to date information including service updates, fares and latest news  

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