Westlander

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Brisbane to Charleville​

Discover the natural wonders of Queensland’s southwest outback aboard our Westlander.

From Brisbane take a rail journey through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs to Charleville. Watch the outback come to life as you pass through wide-open farming, grazing country to regional towns o​f Dalby, Roma, Mitchell, and Charleville. From Charleville you can travel further southwest to Cunnamulla or try your luck fossicking for renowned boulder opal in Quilpie. Whether you’re travelling for a holiday, visiting family, or travelling to larger cities of Toowoomba, Ipswich or Brisbane, the Westlander operates two weekly return services and is a great, sustainable way to travel.​

Train travel has so many benefits, but trains can be tricky to travel o​​n. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable journey. Find out more about travelling safely with us on our Safety page - Act safe. Arrive safe.​​​

Take the Westlander Virtual Tour

For specific information on train times, visit our Timetables page.​​​

Route: Brisbane to Charleville​  Network MapTrain Stations
Distance: 777 kms 

Timetable departs Brisbane: Tue at 7:15pm, Thu at 6:55pm

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Duration: 17 hrs 
Timetable departs Charleville: ​Wed and Fri at 6:15pm​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​RailBus Coach Connections to / from Charleville to Quilpie and Cunnamulla. 


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​* Conditions apply: Prices are per person one-way, subject to availability. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.​​​​​


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