CHANGES TO EKKA PUBLIC TRANSPORT 2023

CHANGES TO EKKA TRAIN TRAVEL

Due to the construction of Cross River Rail, Exhibition station won’t be operating during Ekka in 2023.

You'll still be able to catch a ride to the Ekka with public transport options including trains and buses from nearby stops and stations.

Cross River Rail is transforming Exhibition station into a new, fully accessible station, that will provide year-round services for the growing suburb of Bowen Hills, Herston Quarter and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. To learn more about the new Exhibition station visit crossriverrail.qld.gov.au

Top Tips for Getting to Show

Catch the Ekka shuttle (route EK1, stopping at all stations between Woolloongabba and Herston busway stations) or a high-frequency bus to Herston busway station. Once at Herston, your day at the Ekka will begin with entertainment featured along a 550-metre walk (7-minute) to the show gates.
Travelling by train? Catch a train to Fortitude Valley station and follow the Ekka signs to the show gates, which is only a 550-metre walk (7-minute).
Accessible transfers will be available for customers with accessibility needs from Herston busway station and Fortitude Valley station.
Plan your journey ahead to make sure you have the best experience possible by downloading the MyTranslink app, visit translink.com.au/ekka or call 13 12 30.
For more information on changes to Exhibition station, visit Cross River Rail's dedicated webpage.

For more information about your travel options to the Ekka please visit translink.com.au/ekka

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is Exhibition station not opening for Ekka in 2023?

Cross River Rail is transforming Exhibition station into a new, fully accessible station, that will provide all year-round services for the growing suburb of Bowen Hills, Herston Quarter and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

As construction is still underway, Exhibition station won’t be operating during Ekka in 2023.

There will be travel options available to ensure you can use public transport to and from the Ekka in 2023, including buses and trains from nearby stop and stations. For information about your travel options to the Ekka please visit translink.com.au/ekka.

What public transport options will be available?

There will be changes to Ekka public transport in 2023, due to the construction of Cross River Rail. There will be travel options available to ensure you can use public transport to and from the Ekka in 2023, including buses and trains from nearby stop and stations. To find out about your travel options visit translink.com.au/ekka

If you prefer to travel by bus:

Catch the Ekka shuttle (route EK1) or a high-frequency bus to Herston busway station – which is only a 550-metre (7-minute) walk to the show gates.
The Ekka shuttle will run frequent services between Woolloongabba and Herston busway stations, stopping at all stations in between from 8:30am to 10:30pm every day during Ekka.

If you prefer to travel by train:

Catch a train to Fortitude Valley and follow the Ekka signs to the show gates, which is only a 550-metre (7-minute) walk.

Providing accessible transport to and from the Ekka is a priority. Accessible transfers will be available for customers with accessibility needs from Herston busway station and Fortitude Valley train station direct to Show Gate 5.

Plan your journey ahead to make sure you have the best experience possible by downloading the MyTranslink app, visit translink.com.au/ekka or call 13 12 30.

What accessible travel options will be available?

Please visit translink.com.au/ekka for more information.

Is public transport to the Ekka free, or do I need to purchase a ticket?

You will need a valid public transport ticket to travel to and from the Ekka.

There are multiple ticket options available to you including:

go card
pre-purchased paper ticket (from bus or train stations)
Ekka $3 and $6 travel ticket (from any attended train stations by presenting your valid Ekka entry ticket, excluding Domestic and International Airport Stations)
Smart Ticketing (trains only).

Where can I purchase an Ekka entry ticket?

Tickets to Ekka 2023 are available to purchase online at ekka.com.au. Subscribe to the Ekka mailing list to receive exclusive offers at ekka.com.au/subscribe. Ekka tickets are not available for purchase at train stations in 2023.

Can I buy an Ekka entry ticket at train stations?

Tickets to Ekka 2023 are available to purchase online at ekka.com.au.

What is Cross River Rail doing at Ekka?

The new Exhibition station will be located between the Brisbane Showgrounds and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and will provide year-round rail services to one of Brisbane’s fastest growing inner-city suburbs.

The station will feature:

Vertical transport to improve accessibility, movement, connections and safety around the station for all customers.
A new station entry plaza
New pedestrian connections to Bowen Bridge Road, O’Connell Terrace and Gregory Terrace.