The Brisbane Airtrain is affected by on-going work on the City’s Cross-River Rail project, whenever trackwork is being carried out along sections used by the service. Replacement railbuses are used to provide the connection for travellers when there are disruptions. These disruptions are largely on weekends and Brisbane Airtrain website and the Translink website regularly update the schedule and any disruptions are listed well in advance. You can also use this link to purchase tickets.
Depending on your location, the disruption may affect you differently. We were fortunate that we could catch a train from Bowen Hills / Fortitude Valley / Central to Roma Street to connect with the Railbus. As our station is on the Airtrain route, all we had to do was show our ticket to the staff at the station to travel free to Roma Street.
At Roma Street Station, exit towards Roma St. The bus stop is a short walk to your right as you exit the station. The driver will check your ticket and buses leave at regular intervals. Check the timetable to see if if the bus is running Express to the Airport, or making stops at other Stations along the way. Once again, show your ticket to the driver. It will be scanned when you reach the airport.
It’s important to read the updated schedule information on their website or Translink as different stations may be impacted. You can check Translink’s Facebook and Instagram Instagram pages using the links.
Riding the Airport Train Replacement bus
Our bus used busways and highways to reach the airport and took about 25 minutes. However, this depends on traffic and route if your pickup is elsewhere. The bus is clean and has a ramp if you’re using a wheelchair or need to push a heavy bag. Inside, there are places to store your hand carry bags and space for larger luggage.
Unlike the train, which terminates at the Domestic Terminal stopping at the International terminal both directions, the bus doesn’t stop there first. It just does a loop, taking in the Domestic terminal, then the International terminal and back to the city.
When you exit the bus, your ticket will be scanned by Translink staff and you can proceed up the travelator or use the lift behind the travelator to access the Departures level. There are plenty of signs to show you where to go. If you’re catching the bus from the airport, this is the place to wait and there are also signs directing you at the International Terminal. There is some seating, but it may be limited.
How long might this go on?
Hopefully not too much longer, because as is noted on the Cross River Rail website:
…. Cross River Rail is already well into in delivery. Construction will be followed by extensive testing and commissioning, with services expected to commence by 2029.
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