Route M1
MetroThe M1 is one of the two Brisbane Metro routes. Where the M1 goes, its stops and how often it runs, between the Eight Mile Plains park 'n' ride and Roma Street station.
M1 timetable at a glance
The M1 runs around the clock, including through the night.
Scheduled daytime times; they shift on weekends and public holidays. Tap the planner above for the next live departures.
M1 timetable: how often it runs
A typical weekday, heading towards Roma Street station, timed at Eight Mile Plains station.
184 scheduled services in this direction on a typical weekday, counted one way only so the gaps are the ones you would actually wait. Averages across each band, so peak-hour gaps inside a band can be shorter still.
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The line
Eight Mile Plains station
Eight Mile Plains park 'n' rideGriffith University station
Griffith UniversityMater Hill station
Mater HospitalSouth Bank busway station
South Bank parklands and Cultural CentreCultural Centre station
South Bank parklands and Cultural CentreKing George Square bus station
Queen Street Mall and CBDRoma Street busway station
Roma Street stationKey stops shown · 11 stops in total · order exact, spacing schematic
All 11 stops on the M1, in order+
- 1Eight Mile Plains station
- 2Upper Mt Gravatt station
- 3Griffith University station
- 4Holland Park West station
- 5Greenslopes station
- 6Buranda busway station
- 7Mater Hill station
- 8South Bank busway station
- 9Cultural Centre station
- 10King George Square bus station
- 11Roma Street busway station
The full stop sequence of an end-to-end M1 run towards Roma Street station. Short-working services may start or finish partway along.
Connections
Stations on the M1 where you can change to a train, ferry or tram.
About the M1
The M1 is one of Brisbane's two Brisbane Metro routes, the city's high-frequency service running between the Eight Mile Plains park 'n' ride and Roma Street station, serving Griffith University, the Mater Hospital, the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre and the Queen Street Mall and CBD.
Through the middle of the day it runs frequently, and the full end-to-end trip takes about 28 minutes. There are 11 stops along the way, and the route runs around the clock.
M1 bus questions
Where does the M1 bus go?+
The M1 runs between the Eight Mile Plains park 'n' ride and Roma Street station, passing Griffith University, the Mater Hospital, the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre and the Queen Street Mall and CBD.
Does the M1 go to Griffith University?+
Yes. The M1 stops at Griffith University.
Does the M1 go to Mater Hospital?+
Yes. The M1 stops at the Mater Hospital.
Does the M1 go to South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre?+
Yes. The M1 stops at the South Bank parklands and Cultural Centre.
How many stops are on the M1?+
An end-to-end M1 run towards Roma Street station calls at 11 stops. The full list in order is on this page, and some services run only part of the route.
What is the M1 timetable?+
On a typical weekday there are 184 scheduled M1 services in each direction. early morning, about every 20 minutes; morning peak, about every 5 minutes; middle of the day, about every 5 minutes; afternoon peak, about every 5 minutes; evening, about every 11 minutes; late night, about every 27 minutes. Live times for the next services are on the board in the planner, which is worth checking rather than the printed timetable when the network is disrupted.
How often does the M1 run?+
Through the middle of the day the M1 runs frequently. It's less frequent early in the morning and late at night, so check the live times before you head off.
What time is the first and last M1?+
The M1 runs around the clock, with services through the night. Check the live board for the next one.
More Brisbane routes
The M1's sister service is the M2: together they make up the Brisbane Metro.
Every trip on the M1 is a flat 50c with go card, your phone or a bank card. Use the planner above for live times and the fastest route.
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