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.

 

[L2.]

Townsville Airport is about to get it's public first bus service from the end of this month:

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105247

The new airport bus will be funded by the Crisafulli Government and run by Kinetic. The service (route 222) will operate hourly between 4:00am and 11:00pm, seven days a week (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday), commencing on 29 June 2026.
Route 222 will link the airport into the wider local public transport network, serving Townsville Airport and Townsville City bus hub via key locations, including The Strand, Breakwater ferry terminal, and the Palmer Street entertainment precinct.
The service will cover the primary operating hours of scheduled flights and airport workers’ shift times, and at just 50 cents a trip, it will provide a convenient, reliable and affordable transport option for locals and visitors alike.

The last time I flew out of TSV I did arrive via public bus, however I had to alight in a residential street within the suburb of Garbutt, and walk about 10 minutes to reach the airport terminal.

Still beats CNS though, which is basically inaccessible other than via taxi or rideshare.

 

[jastel]

They are pushing for a 50c bus in CNS as well...probably happen soon.
At least at CNS the walk is more scenic.