Spirit of Queensland is Queensland Rail's flagship long-distance train from Brisbane Central to Cairns — covering 1,681 km along the Queensland coast in approximately 25 hours. RailBed seats recline fully flat for sleeping, and the train serves Sugar Cities, Great Barrier Reef gateway towns, and the Wet Tropics.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Central Brisbane | Start | 08:55 |
| 2 | Rockhampton Railway Station Rockhampton | 17:50 | 18:05 |
| 3 | Bundaberg Bundaberg | 14:19 | 14:31 |
| 4 | Townsville Railway Station Townsville | 04:53 (+1d) | 05:00 (+1d) |
| 5 | Cairns Railway Station Cairns | 08:35 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Australia railways records. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Spirit of Queensland is Queensland Rail's flagship long-distance train from Brisbane Central to Cairns — covering 1,681 km along the Queensland coast in approximately 25 hours. RailBed seats recline fully flat for sleeping, and the train serves Sugar Cities, Great Barrier Reef gateway towns, and the Wet Tropics.
The train runs on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 23h 40m.
Available travel classes include Holiday, Gold Kangaroo, Platinum. Fares start from AUD 580 for Holiday.
Book Spirit of Queensland tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Spirit of Queensland tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond portal. Compare fares and seat availability. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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