Spirit of the Outback

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The perfect Outback Queensland experience begins onboard the Spirit of the Outback, a journey through ever-changing scenery and rugged terrain between Brisbane and Longreach.

With blue summer skies and rich golden soil to be seen into the horizon, the Spirit of the Outback provides the perfect opportunity to explore in comfort as the outback comes to life in front of your eyes.

From metropolis Brisbane your outback expedition begins, travelling through the vast regions with historic authentic outback towns along the way, this journey is another legend in the making.


The Spirit of the Outback is now operating with social distancing measures in place. 


Queensland Rail Travel is committed to supporting Queenslanders by preventing the spread of COVID-19. More information here. 


Route Route: Brisbane to Longreach  Network Map Network Map: Train Stations
Distance Distance: 1325 kms  Departs Departs Brisbane:
Tues at 6.10pm & Sat at 1.55pm
Duration Duration: 26 hrs  Departs Departs Longreach:
Mon & Thu at 10.00am


RailBus Coach Connections to/from Longreach to Winton available.

 PDF Download the Spirit of the Outback Factsheet 

Download the Travelsafe First Class Fact Sheet

Please note: The Economy Single Sleeper carriages are temporarily out of service for scheduled maintenance and are planned to return after the works are undertaken.


Planning a rail holiday for 2021?  

For information about rail holidays travelling in 2021, please contact our Holidays Team or visit one of our Travel Centres.  Please note a new brochure for the travel season from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 will be available online soon.


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Brisbane to Longreach
<strong>Brisbane to Longreach</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $427<sup>*</sup>
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Bundaberg to Emerald
<strong>Bundaberg to Emerald</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $315<sup>*</sup>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/powerpoint.png" alt="Power Adapter" title="Power Adapter" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Power Adapter</div>
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<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Facilities.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/toilets.png" alt="Toilet" title="Toilet" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Toilet</div>
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Brisbane to Emerald
<strong>Brisbane to Emerald</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $392<sup>*</sup>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Tuckerbox.png" alt="Tuckerbox" title="Tuckerbox" style="width: 35px; height: 32px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>Tuckerbox Restaurant</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/ben-linen.png" alt="Bed Linen" title="Bed Linen" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Bed Linen</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Amenities.png" alt="Amenities Pack" title="Amenities Pack" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Amenities Pack</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/powerpoint.png" alt="Power Adapter" title="Power Adapter" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Power Adapter</div>
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<div class="col-md-6" style="vertical-align:top;"><strong style="color: #0072bb;">Onboard Facilities</strong><br/>
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<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/servery.png" alt="Servery" title="Servery" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Galley</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/PolicyCentre/Pages/Luggage.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/luggage.png" alt="Luggage" title="Luggage" style="width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Luggage</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Travel.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/seat.png" alt="Travel Options" title="Travel Options" style="width: 30px; height: 39px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Travel Options</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Facilities.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/toilets.png" alt="Toilet" title="Toilet" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Toilet</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Facilities.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/drink-fountain.png" alt="Drink Fountain" title="Drink Fountain" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Drink Fountain</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Facilities.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Shower.png" alt="Showers" title="Showers" style="width: 30px; height: 37px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Showers</div>
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Longreach to Nambour
<strong>Longreach to Nambour</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $420<sup>*</sup>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Entertainment.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Tablet.png" alt="Tablets" title="Tablets" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>Entertainment available on Tablets</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Tuckerbox.png" alt="Tuckerbox" title="Tuckerbox" style="width: 35px; height: 32px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>Tuckerbox Restaurant</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/ben-linen.png" alt="Bed Linen" title="Bed Linen" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Bed Linen</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Amenities.png" alt="Amenities Pack" title="Amenities Pack" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Amenities Pack</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/powerpoint.png" alt="Power Adapter" title="Power Adapter" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/>Power Adapter</div>
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<div class="col-md-6" style="vertical-align:top;"><strong style="color: #0072bb;">Onboard Facilities</strong><br/>
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<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/servery.png" alt="Servery" title="Servery" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Galley</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/PolicyCentre/Pages/Luggage.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/luggage.png" alt="Luggage" title="Luggage" style="width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Luggage</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Travel.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/seat.png" alt="Travel Options" title="Travel Options" style="width: 30px; height: 39px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Travel Options</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Facilities.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/toilets.png" alt="Toilet" title="Toilet" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Toilet</div>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Facilities.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/drink-fountain.png" alt="Drink Fountain" title="Drink Fountain" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Drink Fountain</div>
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Please contact us on 1800 872 467 to enquire about booking availability.

​* 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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