Explore Brisbane CBD and surrounds with free City Loop buses
Explore Brisbane CBD and surrounds with free City Loop buses. Connect to iconic sites, attractions, and dining spots hassle-free. No go card required!
Brisbane City Council runs free electric bus loops that make exploring the CBD easy without a car. These bus services can connect you to all your favourite spots in and around Brisbane's city centre.
City Loop
Running every 10 minutes from Monday Friday (7am-6pm), the City Loop will take you to Brisbane City's iconic sites. Stops include Brisbane City Hall, City Botanic Gardens, Queen Street Mall and more. The loop service has a clockwise (route 40) and an anti-clockwise route (route 50). You can easily spot City Loop buses and stops by their distinct purple colour.
The City Loop is great for:
- connecting with Brisbane's rail, bus and CityCat networks
- going on a tour at Brisbane City Hall and Museum of Brisbane
- borrowing your favourite books or attending a book club, author event, or storytime session at Brisbane Square Library
- visiting the QUT Art Museum at QUT Gardens Point
- taking a midday stroll through the City Botanic Gardens
- shopping on Queen Street Mall
- getting to your favourite places to eat and drink.
Spring Hill Loop
The Spring Hill Loop runs daily, with services running every 10 minutes at peak times and every 20 minutes off‑peak.
The Spring Hill Loop is great for:
- connecting with Brisbane's rail network at Central and Roma Street stations
- going for an early morning walk through Roma Street Parkland
- going to Brisbane Private Hospital and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
- going to Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Brisbane Central State School, IES College and St Joseph's College
- getting lunch at Post Office Square.
Accessibility and amenities
All loop buses are fully accessible. They have low floors, boarding ramps, and spaces for wheelchairs or mobility devices. They are air conditioned and electric, making travel comfortable and environmentally friendly.
We don't allow pets on loop buses, but registered assistance animals are welcome.
Connecting with other public transport
The loop services are designed to integrate easily with Brisbane’s wider transport network. They connect to trains at Central and Roma Street stations. They also link with ferries, CityCats and other bus routes across the city.
The loop services connect with Brisbane Metro, making it easy to transfer to frequent routes around the city.
Do I need a go card to catch a free loop bus?
No! You can simply hop onto the loop bus and hop off at your stop.
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