Public Transport to our airports - what's cheapest?

[clifford]

Never seen Bluey show....dont know the characters.

Having young grandchildren difinitely helps. Otherwise I don't think I'd have a clue either.

 

[serfty]

I wonder what they'll charge Seniors who already get half price fares?

It may be poorly written; seniors myki holder get 'concession' fares when they pay. Currently a two hour zone 2 concession fare is $1.80; in June it could be 90¢. Specifically, as written could stay at $1.80:

The 50% discount will apply to full fare as well as concession passengers.

https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/news/free-public-transport-across-victoria

A month ago I sent an online form query to the PTV in regard to the specific example. Today I received a reply indicating that concession fares will be halved:

Dear <serfty>,

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your case with reference number xx_xx_x We are writing in response to inform you that we have reviewed your case.

The two hour Zone 2 concession myki fare will be $0.90 in June 2026. The half price myki fares apply to both full fare and concession mykis.

If you need further information, please visit https://transport.vic.gov.au/ or contact us on 1800 800 007.

Kind Regards,

<name witheld>

myki Case Manager

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

So what are the payment arrangements on the bus/train in Brisvagas? Can you pay with Credit Card or is there a "transport card" that I need to obtain?

If you pre book on the air train website, its the cheapest shortest in time trip to the city.
You could go to Skygate and then 590 to Toombul, then train to city, for cheaps, but takes a long time.
(((You have to cross the main road from Toombul bus interchange, then walk to the train station, about 5/10 mins away and up the ramp))).
If you want to go to Mt Gravatt, you could get the 590 going the other way, a longer trip still, have taken them both.
The bus to Mt Gravatt can indeed get you giddy with all the turns in the route, but if you want to bypass the city, that is the " best" at the 50 cent fare table.
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Or get the bus from Toombul to Bretts Wharf, and then slow moody ferry to city.