Did you know that Brisbane City Council operates a free, fully electric and high frequency bus loop service to connect you to all your favourite spots in and around Brisbane's city centre?
City Loop
Operating on weekdays every 10 minutes between 7am-6pm, the City Loop will take you around Brisbane City's most iconic sites, with stops at 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 as they use a distinctive 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 from Brisbane Square Library
- visiting the QUT Art Museum at QUT Gardens Point
- taking a midday stroll through the City Botanic Gardens
- getting to your favourite places to eat and drink.
Spring Hill Loop
Hop onto the Spring Hill Loop (route 30) and explore the colourful Roma Street Parkland, or see the city sights by hopping off at Post Office Square. Running daily every 10 minutes in peak hours and every 20 minutes off peak, this service uses two silent and smooth electric buses to get you where you need to go.
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 High School, IES College and St Joseph's College
- getting lunch at Post Office Square.
South Brisbane Loop
As part of an 18-month trial to mid-2024, Council's newest free bus loop goes around to the most popular stops in South Brisbane and West End. Operating daily every 10-12 minutes, this bus can take you from South Brisbane station to the State Library of Queensland, Davies Park, South Bank Parklands and back in no time.
The South Brisbane Loop is great for:
- connecting with Brisbane's rail, bus and CityCat networks
- taking a dip at Streets Beach, South Bank Parklands
- catching a show with friends at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
- indulging in something tasty in Fish Lane
- finding an interesting exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
- finding fresh fruit and vegetables at the West End Markets in Davies Park
- going to West End State School and Brisbane State High School
- getting lunch on Vulture Street.
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.