FREE shuttles and high frequency buses to and from Ekka this year

• Public transport remains the best travel option for Ekka patrons this year with high-frequency bus services and shuttles to and from Herston busway station.
• Free shuttle buses will run between Woolloongabba and Herston busway stations, via South Bank and Brisbane CDB bus stations, and Roma St train and bus station. 
• Show-goers are encouraged to plan their journey by visiting translink.com.au, using the Translink app or calling 13 12 30.

Public transport is the best way to get to and from this year’s Ekka show with free regular high-frequency buses travelling between Herston busway station and Woolloongabba busway station.

This year’s show will run from August 10-18 with Queenslanders again expected to flock to the RNA Showgrounds to enjoy a range of rides, shows, showbags and treats.

The free dedicated shuttles will run between Woolloongabba and Herston busway stations every seven-and-a-half minutes.

They will run to Herston between 8.30am and 6pm, and from Herston between 10am to 11pm every day.

The free dedicated shuttle buses will be complemented by the existing high-frequency scheduled bus services that run to and from Herston station.

From Herston busway station there is walkway access to the Ekka via Brisbane Showgrounds gate 6.

Shuttle services for customers who need assistance will also run between Herston and O'Connell Terrace (gate 5), and between Brunswick Street (Fortitude Valley) and O'Connell Terrace.

Although Exhibition station will not be in operation for the Ekka this year, Fortitude Valley train station is a short walk to the Brisbane showgrounds.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish:

“We know how much Queenslanders love the Ekka and all the great attractions like strawberry sundaes, showbags and the array of rides.

“That’s why we’re taking steps to make getting to and from the RNA Showgrounds easy and enjoyable so you can spend more time doing the things you love at the show.

“We were on track for a temporary opening of the new Exhibition station for this years Ekka, but ongoing interruptions have made this impossible.

“Travel will look similar to last year when Exhibition station was also not in operation, however this year it will be even easier with free travel on the dedicated shuttle buses.

"The best thing to do is to plan your journey in advance so you know which services best get you to and from the show.

To plan your Ekka travel, head online to the Translink website, use the Translink app or call 13 12 30.

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Media contact – Minister Mellish office – 0419 288 284