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 and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. 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, 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 depending on the operator. 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 Spirit of Queensland tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit Journey BeyondSpirit of Queensland departs at 08:55 and arrives at the final destination at 08:35 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 23h 40m. Always verify current timings with Journey Beyond before travelling.
Spirit of Queensland fares start from approximately 580 (economy class). Book at journeybeyondrail.com.au for the latest prices.
Book Spirit of Queensland tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Spirit of Queensland makes 5 stops. The route starts at Brisbane Central and ends at Cairns Railway Station. Major intermediate stops include Rockhampton Railway Station, Bundaberg, Townsville Railway Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Journey Beyond website or app before booking.
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