Public transport is a convenient and cost effective way to travel around South East Queensland.
A go card is 30% cheaper than the cost of a single paper ticket. There are many ways a go card will save you money. Understanding the discounts available to you for travel on public transport will help you to maximise your savings.
go card off-peak discount
20% off your go card fare when travelling off-peak (between 9am and 3.30pm and after 7pm on weekdays, and all weekend and on public holidays) regardless of zones.
go card frequent user discount
Travel for free after your 10th journey in a 7 day period from Monday to Sunday, regardless of zones travelled.
go frequently then go free - travel free after 10 go card journeys in a week (Mon-Sun).
1, 2, Free - Senior and pensioner concession travel
Seniors Card +go, Senior or Pensioner go cardholders who make 2 go card journeys in one day travel for free for the rest of the day - go frequently then go free.
Concession fares
Concession fares are 50% cheaper than adult fares and apply to children, students, pensioners, seniors and defence force veterans.
Children under 5 travel free.
More about concession fares and eligibility.
Free event travel
You can travel free with TransLink to selected events*.
Check the event transport calendar to find out if a scheduled event has free travel, or contact the event coordinator direct. In some cases, combined entry/travel tickets may be available from attended Queensland Rail stations; otherwise simply present your eligible event ticket to public transport staff when requested.
* Travel free applies only to events at Metricon Stadium, Suncorp Stadium, The Gabba, Skilled Park, the Tennyson Tennis Centre, the Queensland Sports and Athletic Centre and the Gold Coast motor events. Read more about combined travel and entry tickets.
