Transport
What public transport is available?
Is transport provided between the airport and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre?
What transport is available from the airport to Brisbane’s Central Business District?
What is the cost of the Airtrain?
Where can I store my luggage on the last day?
How far is Brisbane airport from the Central Business District?
How much is the taxi fare from Brisbane Airport to Brisbane’s Central Business District?
If I hire a car what are the driving directions from the airport to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre?
What public transport is available?
A comprehensive network of trains, buses and city cats (ferries) link the Centre with Brisbane city and suburbs:
Bus
The Cultural Centre is the main hub for most bus routes, only a few minutes walk away from BCEC, adjacent to the Queensland Performing Acts Centre. A Free Loop downtown bus service circles Brisbane’s Central Business District only.
For timetables and routes please see www.translink.com.au
Trains
The closest train station is South Brisbane; only a few minutes walk away.
Directions and ticketing information is available from Centre staff.
For timetables and routes please see www.translink.com.au
Taxis
A dedicated taxi rank is positioned at the main entrance to BCEC. Additional ranks exist in South Bank in close proximity.
You could also book through the following websites:
Yellow cab - www.yellowcab.com.au
Black and white cabs - www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au
City cat
The City Cat terminal is located outside the riverside restaurants on the Clem Jones Promenade. City Cats run daily from 5.30am-10.30pm.
For timetables and routes please see www.translink.com.au
Rental cars
There are various rental companies available throughout Brisbane. Please visit the links below to arrange this service.
Alpha Car Hire - www.alphacarhire.com.au
Hertz - www.hertz.com.au
Limousines
There are a variety of limousine companies available throughout Brisbane.
Please see the links below to arrange this service.
Royale Limousines - www.royalelimousines.com.au
Brisbane VIP Limousines - www.brisbaneviplimousines.com.au
Brunel Chauffeur Drive - www.brunelchauffeurdrive.com.au
Also, your hotel concierge / reception should be able to assist you with your queries.
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Is transport provided between the airport and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre?
No, delegates are required to make their own way to/from the airport to the convention centre. However there are plenty of services to choose from.
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What transport is available from the airport to Brisbane’s Central Business District?
Brisbane Airport provides a choice of transport modes to and from the airport. These include trains, taxis and buses.
Coachtrans Australia is Brisbane Airport’s only licensed bus operator. Coachtrans meets all flights, Domestic and International, and offers a door to door service.
Please visit www.coachtrans.com.au for information and fares.
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What is the cost of the Airtrain?
The quickest, most economical, reliable and enjoyable way to get to the city from Brisbane Airport is with Airtrain. Airtrain offers services to and from the Brisbane CBD every 15 minutes, in peak hours and costs $15.00 for a single fare.
Visit www.airtrain.com.au more information.
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Where can I store my luggage on the last day?
Your hotel will store your luggage, however storage facilities will be available on the final conference day for delegates leaving straight from the convention centre after the gala lunch.
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How far is Brisbane airport from the Central Business District?
Brisbane Airport is located approximately 13kms from Brisbane's CBD. The journey between the airport and the CBD is roughly 20 minutes, although it can be longer during peak traffic periods.
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How much is the taxi fare from Brisbane airport to the Central Business District?
The short taxi trip from the airport costs approximately $40.
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If I hire a car, what are the driving directions from Brisbane airport to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre?
- When leaving either the Domestic or International Terminals, follow the signs to 'City'
- Follow Airport Drive to the Gateway Motorway Roundabout
- Turn left onto the Gateway Motorway and follow the road to the 'Links Avenue' off ramp
- Follow 'Links Avenue' and turn left onto 'Kingsford Smith Drive'
- Follow 'Kingsford Smith Drive' into the Brisbane CBD
- Total travel time to the Brisbane CBD is approximately 20 minutes
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