Spirit of Queensland

The Spirit of Queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options with the charm of long-distance rail travel. Contemporary, comfortable and designed for relaxation.

Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns five times a week, the Spirit of Queensland redefines the modern rail travel experience with a comfortable and convenient way to access spectacular holiday destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays, Townsville and Cairns and everywhere in between.
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So wherever you're heading, the Spirit of Queensland will have you relaxed from the moment you step aboard to the time you arrive at your destination.

Route Route: Brisbane to Cairns  Network Map Network Map: Train Stations
Distance Distance: 1681 kms  Departs Departs Brisbane:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat at 3.45pm
Duration Duration: 24 hrs  Departs Departs Cairns:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun at 9.00am

 

 RailBus Coach Connections to/from Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay available.

PDF Download the Spirit of Queensland Factsheet

Our times are changing!

Effective 15 October 2018.

We will make minor changes to the Spirit of Queensland timetables in October. These changes will impact some departure and arrival times. If you are travelling after 15 October 2018 your travel plans may be impacted. You can view the updated timetables below:

  • Spirit of Queensland Timetable from 15 October 2018
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Brisbane to Cairns
<strong>Brisbane to Cairns</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $390<sup>*</sup>
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Brisbane to Townsville
<strong>Brisbane to Townsville</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $332<sup>*</sup>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Entertainment.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/TV-Show.png" alt="In Seat Entertainment" title="In Seat Entertainment" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>In Seat Entertainment</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/in-seat-service.png" alt="In Seat Service" title="In Seat Service" style="width: 35px; height: 32px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>In Seat Service</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-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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Brisbane to Airlie Beach
<strong>Brisbane to Airlie Beach</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $329<sup>*</sup>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Entertainment.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/TV-Show.png" alt="In Seat Entertainment" title="In Seat Entertainment" style="width: 35px; height: 35px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>In Seat Entertainment</div>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/in-seat-service.png" alt="In Seat Service" title="In Seat Service" style="width: 35px; height: 32px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>In Seat Service</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/>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/clubcar.png" alt="Club Car" title="Club Car" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Club Car</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>
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/PolicyCentre/Pages/Accessibility.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/Accessibility.png" alt="Accessibility" title="Accessibility" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Accessibility</div>
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Townsville to Bundaberg
<strong>Townsville to Bundaberg</strong><br>
B-Quick fare from $285<sup>*</sup>
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<div class="col-xs-12"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/in-seat-service.png" alt="In Seat Service" title="In Seat Service" style="width: 35px; height: 32px; margin-right: 8px;"/></a>In Seat Service</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>
<div class="col-md-6" style="vertical-align:top;"><strong style="color: #0072bb;">Onboard Facilities</strong><br/>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xs-6 col-sm-4 qrt-icon-container"><a href="/Pages/Menu.aspx"><img src="/MediaAssets/Icons/Train/clubcar.png" alt="Club Car" title="Club Car" style="width: 30px; height: 32px; margin-right: 5px;"/></a>Club Car</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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​* 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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