Cost comparison
Brisbane to Caboolture, every which way
Carpool
$12 to $14
per seat on RideMates
Flight
Not practical
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$5 to $10 on Translink
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $12 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Northern corridor daily commute
Caboolture, Burpengary, and Morayfield commuters fill recurring weekday seats on the Bruce Highway. Long enough commute that splitting fuel beats the train every time.
Beat the Bruce Highway crawl
The Bruce Highway clogs from Petrie south every weekday morning. Splitting the trip means transit lane access in sections and someone to share the time with.
Door to door vs train station
The Caboolture Line ends at the station. A carpool gets you to your actual street in Morayfield, Beachmere, or Bellmere, which matters when it's raining or you're carrying gear.
FAQ
Brisbane to Caboolture questions
How much is a Brisbane to Caboolture carpool?
Caboolture commute rides cost around $14 to $20 per seat depending on pickup suburb.
Are there daily commuter rides between Brisbane and Caboolture?
Yes. Regular morning and evening rides run on the Bruce Highway corridor every weekday. Filter by 'Recurring' in the app to find a regular driver.
Is the train faster than carpooling?
The Caboolture Line train takes around 1h 10m to Central. A carpool is closer to 50 minutes outside peak and drops you door to door.