CityCat services

All stops CityCat services operate daily between The University of Queensland (UQ), St Lucia and Northshore, Hamilton. These deliver up to 140 all stops services each week, for residents, commuters, and visitors.

The Express CityCat service provides 145 express services each week (excluding weekends and public holidays). These services offer faster travel during peak periods. Passengers can travel from Guyatt Park to QUT Gardens Point in as little as 18 minutes. 

Generation 4 double-decker CityCats

Brisbane City Council launched the Generation 4 double-decker CityCat vessel Yoogera in November 2019, and the second, Neville Bonner, in August 2020, providing more opportunities to connect the people and places that make our city great. The third vessel Mianjin II was launched in April 2021, and the fourth, Barrambin II, in October 2021. The fifth Generation 4 double-decker CityCat Mooroolbin II was launched in May 2022. In December 2022, CityCat Kurilpa II was the sixth vessel launched. In July 2023 Binkinba II, was the seventh Generation 4 double-decker launched. In April 2024, Tuguluwa II, was the eight Generation 4 double decker launched.

Council is delivering two more Generation 4 double-decker CityCats to complement and replace  two more of the existing vessels nearing the end of their serviceable lifespan.

This is all part of our plan to deliver a modern public transport network that represents the evolution of river travel and enhances the passenger experience. 

Generation 4 double-decker CityCat schedule

Generation 4 double-decker CityCat features

Generation 4 double-decker CityCat features include:

• the ability to carry a total of 170 passengers
• an upper deck, providing seating for 20 passengers
• upper deck shade sail protection (CityCat 26 onwards)
• rear deck seating for 16 passengers and space for 10 bikes
• an open front deck with a clear viewing pane below the handrail
• up to six dedicated wheelchair and mobility scooter areas
• lower windows in sections of the main cabin, allowing passengers in mobility devices and children to enjoy the view
• table and lounge seating options including USB device charging ports
• hearing augmentation loops
• all CityCats have toilet facilities available onboard for customer convenience.

For more information on CityCat accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible ferry terminals, view the Translink website.

Express CityCats

Express CityCat services now operate on standard routes along the Brisbane River during peak periods.

Eastern Express CityCats provide services every 15 minutes between Apollo Road and Riverside in peak times (7-9am and 4-6.30pm weekdays, excluding public holidays). These Express CityCats stop at Apollo Road, Bretts Wharf, Bulimba, Hawthorne, and Riverside, and save commuters up to nine minutes.

Western Express CityCats provide services between West End and QUT Gardens Point approximately every 15 to 30 minutes in peak times (weekdays, excluding public holidays). These Express CityCats stop at West End, Guyatt Park, Regatta, North Quay and QUT Gardens Point,and save commuters up to four minutes.

The express services help residents, visitors and commuters get to their destination more quickly and safely.

Timetables

The CityCat timetable, incorporating Express CityCat services, is available on the TransLink website. 

Brisbane just keeps getting better.

The double-decker CityCats, Yoogera, Neville Bonner, and Mianjin II are here.

Find out more about the other ways we're making Brisbetter.