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Learn about Brisbane’s bus services, including city centre loops, CityGlider and BUZ routes. Explore the city's bus history.

Blue-toned CityGlider bus driving along Melbourne Street, South Brisbane.

Since 1925, Council’s ongoing contribution to public transport in Brisbane has allowed the bus service to grow and evolve for the benefit of our residents and visitors.  

Starting with just 11 buses to our current fleet of more than 1,200 buses and a growing fleet of Metro vehicles, we are proud of our bus history.

The fleet is 100% air conditioned and accessible, providing comfort and easy access for all passengers.  

Connecting people with places, offering sustainable travel choices and creating a well-connected city are all part of our vision for an accessible, connected city.

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For timetables and ticketing information, visit Translink.

Free city centre bus loops

Council provides 3 free city centre loop services to help you explore Brisbane and its landmarks.

  • Stop at purple signposted bus stops.
  • Arrive at stops every 10 minutes (approximately).
  • Route 40 operates 7am–6pm, Monday to Friday (clockwise).
  • Route 50 operates 7.05am–6.05pm, Monday to Friday (anticlockwise).

  • Stop at yellow signposted bus stops.
  • Run in a continuous loop.
  • Arrive at stops every 10 minutes in peak and 20 minutes in off-peak (approximately).
  • Operate 6am–10pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Operate 7am–7pm, Saturday and Sunday.

CityGlider bus services 

Our iconic CityGlider buses provide high-frequency services to keep you connected to major attractions, transport hubs and precincts across Brisbane.

CityGlider bus services feature:

  • a fast and regular timetable
  • 24-hour-a-day service on Friday and Saturday
  • 18-hour-a-day service Sunday to Thursday.

The Maroon CityGlider (route 61) operates from Ashgrove to Coorparoo connecting major sporting, entertainment, shopping and dining precincts.

The Maroon CityGlider route travels: 

  • every 10 minutes in peak times and 15 minutes in off-peak 
  • 18 hours a day from Sunday to Thursday 
  • 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday 
  • at 30-minute intervals after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. 

Download the Maroon CityGlider route map:

The Blue CityGlider (route 60) travels from West End to the west of the CBD to Newstead in the east. It links outer city CityCat stops to the CBD.  

The Blue CityGlider route travels: 

  • every 5 minutes in peak times and 10-15 minutes in off-peak 
  • 18 hours a day from Sunday to Thursday 
  • 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday. 

Download the Blue CityGlider route map:

Council has proposed a new service connecting Northshore Hamilton to Woolloongabba and major sporting, entertainment, shopping and dining precincts.   

More information will be provided once the service is in operation. 

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A valid go card is required to ride on this service. There are no cash or EFTPOS facilities onboard CityGlider buses.

BUZ services

Council has developed a network of 'no timetable needed' high-frequency bus services known as Bus Upgrade Zone or BUZ services.

BUZ services operate:

  • 6am–11.30pm 
  • every 10 minutes or less during peak times
  • every 15 minutes or less at all other times.

BUZ route Services suburbs between
100 Forest Lake and the city (via Ipswich Road)
111 Eight Mile Plains and the city (South East Busway service)
120 Garden City and the city (via Tarragindi)
130 Drewvale/Parkinson and the city
140 Browns Plains and the city (via Mains Road)
150 Browns Plains and the city (via Garden City)
180 Garden City and the city (via Mansfield)
196 New Farm and Fairfield Gardens (via the city)
199 New Farm and West End (via the city)
200 Carindale Heights and the city
222 Carindale and the city (Eastern Busway service)
330 Bracken Ridge and the city
333 Chermside and the city (Northern Busway service)
340 Carseldine and the city
345 Aspley and the city
385 The Gap and the city
412 St Lucia and the city
444 Moggill and the city
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For more information about these services, visit Translink.

Providing convenient travel for everyone

Brisbane’s New Bus Network

Brisbane is growing and so is our bus network. We’re investing in high-frequency turn-up-and-go services to connect you to the people, places and activities you love.

A Council bus at a pedestrian crossing in Stones Corner Village. 3 pedestrians midway across the crossing.

Public transport accessibility

Council is committed to ensuring our fleet of buses and bus stops are accessible to people of all abilities.

Female Council bus driver helping a male passenger in a wheelchair exit a bus via the front door.

Public transport safety

Your safety is important to Council. To ensure your bus journey is as safe and comfortable as possible, follow these simple safety tips.

4 seniors travelling on a bus from Wynnum.

Brisbane bus depots

Council’s bus depots ensure efficient operation of Council’s fleet. The bus depots provide onsite maintenance, cleaning and refuelling, scheduling and rostering, and driver amenities. 

There are 8 bus depots spread across the city: 

  • Virginia
  • Eagle Farm
  • Sherwood
  • Willawong
  • Toowong
  • Carina
  • Upper Mt Gravatt
  • Rochedale.
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Did you know?

The Sherwood and Eagle Farm bus depots were awarded five Green Star ratings for their environmentally friendly sustainable design. The green initiatives include: 

  • solar panels and passive solar design 
  • mixed mode air-conditioning 
  • rainwater storage tanks 
  • bio-retention basin 
  • a design that enhances safe depot operations. 

Brisbane bus history

Council has proudly operated the city’s buses for 100 years. Since 1925, Council’s ongoing contribution to public transport in Brisbane has allowed the bus service to grow and evolve for the benefit of our residents and visitors.

Discover the events and technological developments that have shaped Brisbane’s bus services.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Brisbane City Council offers bus charters at competitive hire rates.  

You can hire buses for: 

  • school sport and excursions 
  • community group events 
  • private functions 
  • corporate events 
  • commercial projects. 

For more information, contact the Charter Office by: 

Most bus services in Brisbane are not free and require some form of fare payment, via a go card or a prepaid ticket. 

However, Brisbane does feature some free city centre bus loops, these include: 

  • Brisbane City loop 
  • Spring Hill loop.

For information on bus tickets and fares, visit Translink.

Brisbane City Council buses only accept go card, Smart Ticketing and prepaid tickets or passes for fare payments. 

Cash is no longer accepted on Council buses. 

For more information on go cards and ticketing, visit Translink.

Council currently has a fleet of more than 1,200 buses and a growing fleet of Metro vehicles.

Learn more about the history of Council’s bus fleet.