Route M2
MetroThe M2 is one of the two Brisbane Metro routes. Where the M2 goes, its stops and how often it runs, between the University of Queensland and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
M2 timetable at a glance
The M2 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.
M2 timetable: how often it runs
A typical weekday, heading towards the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, timed at UQ Lakes station.
188 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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UQ Lakes station
University of QueenslandPA Hospital station
Princess Alexandra HospitalMater 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 stationQUT Kelvin Grove station
QUT Kelvin GroveHerston station
Royal Brisbane and Women's HospitalRBWH station
Royal Brisbane and Women's HospitalKey stops shown · 12 stops in total · order exact, spacing schematic
All 12 stops on the M2, in order+
- 1UQ Lakes station
- 2Boggo Road busway station
- 3PA Hospital station
- 4Mater Hill station
- 5South Bank busway station
- 6Cultural Centre station
- 7King George Square bus station
- 8Roma Street busway station
- 9Normanby station
- 10QUT Kelvin Grove station
- 11Herston station
- 12RBWH station
The full stop sequence of an end-to-end M2 run towards the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Short-working services may start or finish partway along.
Connections
Stations on the M2 where you can change to a train, ferry or tram.
About the M2
The M2 is one of Brisbane's two Brisbane Metro routes, the city's high-frequency service running between the University of Queensland and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, serving the University of Queensland, QUT Kelvin Grove, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Through the middle of the day it runs frequently, and the full end-to-end trip takes about 26 minutes. There are 12 stops along the way, and the route runs around the clock.
M2 bus questions
Where does the M2 bus go?+
The M2 runs between the University of Queensland and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, passing the University of Queensland, QUT Kelvin Grove, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Does the M2 go to University of Queensland?+
Yes. The M2 stops at the University of Queensland.
Does the M2 go to QUT Kelvin Grove?+
Yes. The M2 stops at QUT Kelvin Grove.
Does the M2 go to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital?+
Yes. The M2 stops at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
How many stops are on the M2?+
An end-to-end M2 run towards the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital calls at 12 stops. The full list in order is on this page, and some services run only part of the route.
What is the M2 timetable?+
On a typical weekday there are 188 scheduled M2 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 10 minutes; late night, about every 22 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 M2 run?+
Through the middle of the day the M2 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 M2?+
The M2 runs around the clock, with services through the night. Check the live board for the next one.
More Brisbane routes
The M2's sister service is the M1: together they make up the Brisbane Metro.
Every trip on the M2 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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