Spirit of Queensland • Brisbane to Cairns • Rail Journey
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Spirit of Queensland – Brisbane to Cairns

Rail Journey – from £124

Brisbane | Cairns

Designed for comfort and relaxation the Spirit of Queensland is the new way to travel on the classic Queensland journey between Brisbane and Cairns.

Highlights:
  • Scenic rail travel along the Queensland coast
  • Choose to break up your journey along the way
  • Choice of lie-flat Railbed or Economy seating
  • On demand entertainment systems

Your Rail Journey

The Spirit of Queensland train allows you to sit back and admire, as well as explore the beauty of the East Coast. ​​​​​​​​From beautiful iconic beaches and the Great Barrier Reef to laid back towns, this long distance modern rail service travels the length of the coast from Brisbane to Cairns with regular stops at some of the most popular touring destinations.

The route meanders along the coast stopping at quaint Queensland towns and cities such as Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville as well as Proserpine to access the beautiful Whitsundays and Maryborough West for Fraser Island in the south.

Your Seating Options

Choose to travel in the comfort of the lie flat Railbed or economical Economy

Railbed

A spacious and comfortable seat by day that converts in to a lie-flat bed at night, similar to an airline business class seat. Enjoy 35 degrees of recline and a wide flat screen TV with on-demand entertainment options including movies and music. At night sleep well on a thick mattress topper and comfortable linen, all included in your fare.

Railbed customers can enjoy all meals served directly to their seat.

Economy

An economical way to travel along the Queensland coastline and take in the passing scenery from your window is in the comfort of an Economy Seat. Enjoy generous legroom and a wide selection of on-demand movies on your personal widescreen display.

Economy customers have access to the Club Car which offers refreshments available to purchase throughout the journey.

Onboard Facilities

Club Car allowing guests to purchase refreshments throughout the journey, showers and toilets situated at the end of each of the passenger carriages and water fountains located on every car. Railbed customers have a power outlet next to their seats.

Timetable

The Spirit of Queensland departs 5 days a week in either direction.

Brisbane to Cairns Timetable

Departs: 13:45 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat

Arrives: 14:30 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Cairns to Brisbane Timetable

Departs: 09:35 Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri & Sun

Arrives: 10:20 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat & Mon

Route Map

Spirit of Queensland – Brisbane to Cairns route map

Spirit of Queensland – Brisbane to Cairns

Rail Journey – from £124

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Prices shown are per person based on travel in a Economy seat.