Go card – your ticket to travel
go card is Translink’s electronic ticket to fast, easy and convenient travel in South East Queensland.
Use go card on all Translink bus, train (including Airtrain), ferry and tram services in greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast regions.
The best part about go card is it’s:
- cheaper than a paper ticket
- convenient to manage
- easy to top-up and use
- available for adults, children, concessions, seniors.
About Go Card
Travel seamlessly across South East Queensland by tapping on at the beginning of your journey and tapping off at the end.
Your fare is automatically calculated and deducted from your card balance.
Buy and Top Up Go Card
You can buy and top-up your go card:
- online
- at your local retailer
- or by calling 13 12 30.
Manage Go Card
Enjoy many benefits when you register your go card:
- top-up online or over the phone
- set up auto top-up
- Check Go Card balance and travel history
- protect your balance if it’s lost or stolen.
Off-peak times
Off-peak fares are 20% cheaper than peak fares for go card users.
Transferring between services
Combine two or more smaller trips into one overall journey and fare with easy transfer options.
Visitors and tourists
Explore South East Queensland with our go seeQ and go explore cards.
Types of Go Cards
There are 7 types of Go Card Being Issued by Australia Government.
How to Use Go Card
Go Card Australia
To use, simply
- Top-up your Go card
- Touch on at the start of your journey
- Touch off at the end.