Take the Tilt Train to this year’s Ekka!
Gather the family and hop onboard the Tilt Train for this year's Ekka, with half-price Economy Seat fares for both adults and kids on select services between Bundaberg to Brisbane.
The Royal Queensland Show, affectionately called the Ekka, runs from Saturday, 8 August to Sunday, 16 August 2026. Make the most of your day at the show, with the morning Bundaberg Tilt Train (Q994) stopping at the Exhibition Station, taking you right to the Ekka doors!
Experience the show that brings country and city together, with plenty of rides, shows, animals, and entertainment for everyone. And let’s not forget the showbags, dagwood dogs, and strawberry sundaes!
Booking online is easy, just select one of the Ekka Tilt Train services below to access the Ekka special discount fare.
Exhibition Station information
General information about Exhibition Station – refer to the Exhibition station page, opens in new window, opens in new window.
Plan your Ekka day
Southbound from Bundaberg to the Ekka
Bundaberg Tilt Train (Q994) timetable
Depart from Bundaberg railway station at 5:15am, arrive at Brisbane Exhibition railway station at 9:50am^ on the following show days:
- Saturday 8 August 2026
- Monday 10 August 2026
- Tuesday 11 August 2026
- Thursday 13 August 2026
- Friday 14 August 2026
- Saturday 15 August 2026
For more detailed information about all the stops and times for the Tilt Train visit our Timetables page.
^ Arrival time to Exhibition station is subject to change.
Northbound from Brisbane to Bundaberg
Bundaberg and Rockhampton Tilt Train (QJ11 and Q311) timetable
Depart from Roma Street railway station (Brisbane)* at 4:55pm, arrive at Bundaberg railway station at 9:35pm on the following show days:
- Sunday 9 August 2026 (Q311 travels through to Rockhampton)
- Monday 10 August 2026
- Tuesday 11 August 2026 (Q311 travels through to Rockhampton)
- Thursday 13 August 2026
- Friday 14 August 2026
- Sunday 16 August 2026 (Q311 travels through to Rockhampton)
* Customers on travel services access free same-day Citytrain connections. Catch a Citytrain from Exhibition Station to Roma Street railway station (Brisbane) for your journey home.
For more detailed information about all the stops and times for the Tilt Train please visit our Timetables page.