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Spirit of Queensland train timings
Spirit of Queensland timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Central | — | 08:55 | 0 | |
| 2 | Rockhampton Railway Station | 17:50 | 18:05 | 15 min | 638 |
| 3 | Bundaberg | 14:19 | 14:31 | 12 min | 385 |
| 4 | Townsville Railway Station | 04:53 (+1d) | 05:00 (+1d) | 7 min | 1372 |
| 5 | Cairns Railway Station | 08:35 (+1d) | — | 1681 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Journey Beyond on the day.
Spirit of Queensland: Brisbane to Cairns
Spirit of Queensland (SOQ) is a premium train run by Journey Beyond between Brisbane Central and Cairns Railway Station. The full journey covers 1,681 km and takes 23h 40m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Brisbane Central at 08:55 and reaches Cairns Railway Station at 08:35 the next day. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. On the way it stops at Rockhampton Railway Station, Bundaberg and Townsville Railway Station.
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.
How to book Spirit of Queensland tickets
Tickets are sold by Journey Beyond on journeybeyondrail.com.au and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on journeybeyondrail.com.auSpirit of Queensland: common questions
- What time does Spirit of Queensland leave Brisbane?
- Spirit of Queensland departs Brisbane Central at 08:55 and arrives at Cairns Railway Station at 08:35 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Spirit of Queensland take from Brisbane to Cairns?
- The scheduled journey time is 23h 40m for 1,681 km.
- Which stations does Spirit of Queensland stop at?
- Spirit of Queensland calls at Brisbane Central, Rockhampton Railway Station, Bundaberg, Townsville Railway Station and Cairns Railway Station.
- Does Spirit of Queensland run every day?
- No. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Where can I book Spirit of Queensland tickets?
- On Journey Beyond's own site, journeybeyondrail.com.au. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.