Queensland Rail Sunlander is a classic long-distance service from Brisbane to Cairns, covering 1,681 km in approximately 32 hours. Running along the Queensland coast, it serves coastal towns, sugar mills, and the Reef gateway cities of Townsville and Cairns. The Sunlander has operated since 1953.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Central Brisbane | Start | 08:55 |
| 2 | Rockhampton Railway Station Rockhampton | 18:02 | 18:17 |
| 3 | Townsville Railway Station Townsville | 08:45 (+1d) | 08:55 (+1d) |
| 4 | Cairns Railway Station Cairns | 13:30 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Australia railways records. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Queensland Rail Sunlander is a classic long-distance service from Brisbane to Cairns, covering 1,681 km in approximately 32 hours. Running along the Queensland coast, it serves coastal towns, sugar mills, and the Reef gateway cities of Townsville and Cairns. The Sunlander has operated since 1953.
The train runs on Tue, Thu, Sat. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 28h 35m.
Available travel classes include Economy, Business. Fares start from AUD 89 for Economy.
Book Sunlander 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.
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Book Sunlander 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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