Public transport
Please note: Detailed information on the public transport system will be provided at your Getting Started session.
TransLink is the public transport network in South East Queensland which connects buses, trains and ferries. Under the TransLink system; fares, zones and concessions have been standardised across all types of public transport, resulting in a simple, easy to use network.
The TransLink website and the TransLink Call Centre (Phone: 13 12 30) provide free information on public transport options, costs and timetables. Phone the call centre or go on to the website to work out how to get to/from anywhere in South East Queensland by public transport.
Full-time tertiary students are eligible for ‘concession’ (student discount) fares, amounting to about 50% of the full fare on all TransLink services. You need a valid UQ student ID card to buy and use a student concession ticket. No other form of ID is acceptable. Please carry your Student ID card with you when you are travelling on a concession ticket – as you may be fined up to $150 if you do not. Most tickets can be bought on the bus or ferry and at QR train stations and ticket machines.
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| Student concession |
| UQ Student ID Card |
- 50% discount on all Brisbane City Council (BCC) buses, trains and ferries (including CityCat) and some other bus companies serving Brisbane outer suburbs (see TransLink website) in South East Queensland
- Must be full-time enrolled
- Ensure your UQ student ID card has the UQ Rail logo on it
- Please note: there are no discounts on the Airport Train – Airtrain (this is privately owned)
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| International Student ID Card (ISIC) |
- General travel discounts including air travel
- To apply (only after you have enrolled at UQ), visit any STA Travel Office (including STA on St Lucia campus, next to the Main Refectory)
- For further information, visit the ISIC website
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UQ intercampus bus
The UQ intercampus bus travels between the St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton Campuses. You can buy tickets at the following outlets (note: you cannot buy tickets on the bus):
- St Lucia: Book Shop & Student Centre
- Ipswich: Book Shop and Student Centre
- Gatton: Bookshop and Post Office/Cashier
Visit the following website for Intercampus Bus timetable and cost
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Cycling
UQ is easily accessible by bicycle (also called push bikes) from either side of the Brisbane River. On the north side cyclists can use a safe riverside bicycle path that connects the campus via Toowong to Brisbane's city centre. On the south side cyclists can use the new Eleanor Schonell Bridge that links the campus to Dutton Park. Bicycle parking is available on campus. The UQ Traffic website contains lots of information for cyclists including a map with cycling paths on campus and hints on bicycle safety.
Your Bike and Public Transport
- Some Brisbane City Council buses are fitted with bike racks. The bike racks are fitted to the front of the bus. Always let the bus driver know when you are loading and unloading your bike. You must load and unload your bike from the kerbside.
- Bike racks are free for use by all bus passengers
- Bicycles travel free-of-charge on QR Citytrain services outside peak flow service times
- Also see: Cycling in Queensland
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Driving in Queensland
You cannot drive in any state in Australia unless you have a valid driver’s licence. You must know the Queensland Road Rules. For information on driving rules and laws in Queensland, visit the Queensland road rules page. Also read Your keys to driving in Queensland (road rules).
| Drivers licence information |
| Driving on your home country licence |
- As a temporary resident, you may drive in Australia if you have a current International Driver’s Permit or hold a valid driver’s licence from another country.
- You do not need to get a Queensland driver’s licence.
- Your home country licence must be current and suitable for the class of vehicle you are driving in Queensland
- For more information on driving in Queensland on your foreign drivers licence, visit the Queensland Transport website
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| Obtaining an official translation of your home country licence |
If your home country licence is not in English, you will need to get an official translation that you must carry with your licence at all times when driving. A translation you bring from home may not be acceptable. You can obtain an official translation from the following places:
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| Applying for a Queensland driver’s licence |
To apply for a Queensland driver's licence, visit the Getting a licence section on the Queensland Transport website.
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Buying a Motor Vehicle
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Holidays and Interstate Driving
Traffic rules can vary from state to state in Australia. Beware! Always carry your driver’s licence plus translation with you when away from home. Failure to produce your licence and translation on demand in some states will result in an on-the-spot holiday fine. In other states drivers are given from 24 – 48 hours to produce their licence before they can be charged with an offence. On most occasions it would be impossible to have your licence sent to you in time.
Useful links
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