Brisbane Metro M1 and M2: Every Station, How Often They Run, and the Expansion Survey Closing 13 December 2026 (Brisbane, QLD)

Brisbane Metro runs two routes, M1 and M2, every 5 minutes on weekdays from about 6am to 6pm and with 24-hour services from Friday evening to Sunday evening, and Brisbane City Council is taking survey answers about extending it until 11.59pm on Sunday 13 December 2026. These details come from Council’s Brisbane Metro page as of 9 November 2026.

What is Brisbane Metro?

Council describes Brisbane Metro as a high-capacity, high-frequency public rapid transit system linking the city to the suburbs. Council launched two metro routes, M1 and M2, in 2025, alongside a new bus network. The electric metros run on the existing busway, so they do not need tracks or overhead line equipment, and Council says they have the high-capacity features of light rail vehicles. The project is fully funded in partnership with the Australian Government.

Which stations do M1 and M2 serve?

Route	Runs between	Stations
M1	Eight Mile Plains and Roma Street	Eight Mile Plains, Upper Mt Gravatt, Griffith University, Holland Park West, Greenslopes, Buranda, Mater Hill, South Bank, Cultural Centre, City Hall / King George Square, Roma Street
M2	UQ Lakes and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH)	UQ Lakes, Boggo Road, PA Hospital, Mater Hill, South Bank, Cultural Centre, City Hall / King George Square, Roma Street, Normanby, QUT Kelvin Grove, Herston, RBWH

The two routes share the section from Mater Hill through South Bank and the Cultural Centre and City Hall / King George Square to Roma Street. Council has a route map for M1 and M2 as a PDF on the same page.

How often do metros run?

When	Frequency
Weekdays, about 6am to 6pm	Every 5 minutes
Weekdays before 6am and after 6pm	Every 10 to 15 minutes
Weekends	Every 10 to 15 minutes
Friday evening to Sunday evening	24-hour services

Council says the weekday 5 minute frequency applies “approximately” from 6am to 6pm. For exact departures, Council sends you to Translink’s journey planner.

What accessibility features are on board?

Council says metro vehicles have an automatic ramp in the first compartment, which can be deployed on request. The first compartment has three large mobility bay areas with railings, padded back rests and passive restraint handles. Council has a separate page on accessibility features, which we have not summarised.

What is the Brisbane Metro expansion survey?

Council is working with the Australian and Queensland governments to explore extending Brisbane Metro to the north, east, further south and to the airport. A business case will confirm the alignment, depot locations, network improvements, infrastructure enhancements and delivery phasing for potential new metro routes.

To help shape that business case, Council wants to hear about your current travel experiences and your suggestions for bus network improvements on the proposed expansion corridors. The survey closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 13 December 2026. The survey link is on Council’s Brisbane Metro page.

Where can I get updates or contact the project?

• Phone: 07 3403 8888
• Email: metroexpansions@brisbane.qld.gov.au
• Post: Brisbane Metro, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane Qld 4001
• Project updates: Council has a registration page on its Brisbane Metro page

How much does a metro trip cost?

The Council page does not give fares. For how fares and the go card work, see our go card and contactless fares guide. If you are headed to the airport, our airport to city guide covers the Airtrain and the bus.

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Brisbane City Council or Translink.

Sources

• Brisbane City Council: Brisbane Metro (read 9 November 2026)