- Free public transport and extra services will be available for supporters heading to the British and Irish Lions match against the Queensland Reds.
- Public transport is the easiest and best way to travel to the rugby at Suncorp Stadium.
- Fans are encouraged to plan their journey in advance by using the Translink app, visiting the Translink website or calling 13 12 30.
The Lions 2025 Series Tour has returned to Australia and Translink is preparing to play its role with extra services and free travel for ticketholders.
The first match will begin with the British and Irish Lions taking on the Queensland Reds from 7.45pm on Wednesday at Suncorp Stadium, as the Reds look for redemption after losing to the Lions back in 2013.
Free travel will be available four hours prior to kick-off with Translink providing free public transport on all Brisbane City Council buses and South East Queensland train services, excluding Airtrain and long distance services.
There will be over 120 extra buses and 20 additional trains in operation on the night to ensure there are plenty of services to help move fans to and from the game.
Customers are reminded that there will be major track closures on the night of the game on Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines, with timetabled railbuses replacing trains between Boggo Road and Banoon to help get you where you need to be.
Customers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and plan ahead to find your fastest travel option.
Quotes attributable to Head of Translink, Dr Deborah Hume:
“It's an exciting night for rugby fans with the British and Irish Lions returning to play in Brisbane for the first time in 12 years.
"Translink will run additional services and offer free public transport on select services for pre-purchased ticketholders to and from the event.
"There will be major track closures in place affecting the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines, customers are encouraged to please plan your travel in advance.
“We ask that customers have patience as we work to get you on the move safely and quickly following the game.”
Queensland Reds v British and Irish Lions travel:
- Free travel for pre-purchased ticket holders from 3.45pm until the last scheduled services of the night on Wednesday, 2 July.
- Over 120 dedicated shuttle buses will run from the Brisbane CBD, Carindale, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains/Garden City and The Gap to Suncorp Stadium, and back to these locations after the game.
- An additional 20 trains will run after the final siren.
- Plan your journey in advance by using the Translink app, visiting the Translink website or calling the Translink contact centre on 13 12 30.