Quickguide

Here's a quick guide to help you get to the new premises. For

Is it far to walk to the new AFB?

No, the new Alliance is within walking distance from the city, as it is only 1.9km between Victoria Bridge and the new premises, which would mean a 20min walk for most people. If you come from West Brisbane, the new Kurilpa and Go-Between bridges will make your trip even shorter! More details

How to go to the new AFB by car?

It is an easy way to drive as there is less trafic than in the city. The main roads to go there are Montague Road (if you come from West, North Brisbane or the city) and Vulture Steet (if you come from East Brisbane). Two car bridges allow the access to South Brisbane: Victoria Bridge and William Jolly Bridge, and mid 2010 there will also be the Go Between Bridge to short your drive. More details

Where can I park ?

While recent news about the new meters for around Brisbane suggests that the conditions will change, currently you can park for free only for 2 hours on the streets around the premises, unless there are signs or meters showing otherwise. But the new AFB is only within a 5min walk to the unrestricted parking area, where you can park for free, unless there are meters or signs showing otherwise. More details

Which bus should I take to go there?

There are 6 bus lines to go West End. If you come from the city you can take the 192 which stops directly in Montague Road. It is completed by the 191 which runs on the saturday morning only. But if you're attending evening classes or if you live further, the best bus to catch to go there is the 199 which stops in Vulture Street.
The bus 198 does a loop around South Brisbane. And finally you can take the 196 and 197 but it stops a bit further from the AFB.
In mid 2010 the CityGlider Rapid Bus Service will circulates every 5min between Newsteads and West End and stop directly on Montague Road. More details

Is it possible to cycle to the new AFB?

It is very safe to go to the new premises by bike as all the main roads (Montague, Riverside Road, Boundary, Melbourne, Vulture) have on-road bikeways; and most of the riverside streets (coronation drive, southbank...) have off road bikeways.
If you don't have your own bike, in mid 2010 the Citycycle will be effected, allowing you to rent a bike and drop it in the station located in Montague Road.More details

Is there a ferry going there?

You can take the citycat and stop at Orleigh Street, West End. You'll then have to walk about 20min on Montague Road, or you can catch buses 199 or 192 that depart directly from Orleigh Street. More details