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Brisbane to Cairns
Cairns to Brisbane

1 day, 1 night
operates as a day and night train between Brisbane and Cairns.

 
     
T HE TILT TRAIN RAIL TRAVEL SERVICE revolutionises rail travel in north Queensland. It is the perfect way to
explore this beautiful region, providing a high tech, high comfort connection to some of Queensland's best attractions and holiday destinations.

With the introduction of the rail service, travellers can now experience the 1681 km journey between Brisbane and Cairns in full business class style, in approximately 25 hours. Travel is timed so travellers can take in all the spectacular scenery of the north and far north during daylight hours...

 

The night train section of your journey happens between Brisbane and Proserpine on the central coast... running in daylight between Sarina and Cairns, passengers are provided with a passing view as they travel in style along this coastal corridor.

Rail travel on the Tilt Train also provides greater access for rail travellers wanting to experience all the attractions and natural splendour of this beautiful region... For more rail travel and holiday ideas contact us.


Train timetable



Brisbane to Cairns
Departs Mon & Fri Arr Dep
Brisbane (Roma St)   6:25 pm
Rockhampton 3:13 am 3:23 am
Proserpine 9:19 am 9:29 am
Townsville 12:55 pm 1:05 pm
Cairns 7:20 pm  
Arrives Tue & Sat    
     
Cairns to Brisbane
Departs Sun & Wed Arr Dep
Cairns   8:15 am
Townsville 2:20 pm 2:35 pm
Proserpine 5:50 pm 6:00 pm
Rockhampton 12:17 am 12:27 am
Brisbane (Roma St.) 9:10 am  
Arrives Mon & Thur    
 
Brisbane to Rockhampton
Departs Tue & Thu* Arr Dep
Brisbane (Roma St)   11:00 am
Maryborough West 2:48 pm 2:53 pm
Rockhampton 7.45 pm  
Departs Fri, Sun Arr Dep
Brisbane (Roma St)   5:00 pm
Maryborough West 8:48 pm 8:53 pm
Rockhampton 1:35 am  
Rockhampton to Brisbane
Departs Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun* Arr Dep
Rockhampton   7:25 am
Maryborough West 11:53 am 11:57 am
Brisbane (Roma St.) 3:55 pm  
     
     
     
* Various other departure days and times are available for services between Brisbane and Rockhampton, please check with us for details.

Tilt Train fares



* Train fares: fares are per person in Australian dollars and include GST
* Valid: from 1 April 2007

Brisbane - Maryborough (west)
or v.v.
Adult Child/CSHC Pensioner Student
Economy Class Seat $56.10 $28.00 $28.00
Business Class Seat $84.70 $42.35 $42.35
       
Brisbane - Hervey Bay *
or v.v.
     
Economy Class Seat $67.10 $33.55 $33.55
Business Class Seat $95.70 $47.85 $47.85
* fare includes rail & coach travel      
Brisbane - Bundaberg
or v.v.
     
Economy Class Seat $64.90 $32.45 $32.45
Business Class Seat $95.70 $47.85 $47.85
       
Brisbane - Gladstone
or v.v.
     
Economy Class Seat $92.40 $46.20 $46.20
Business Class Seat $135.30 $67.65 $67.65
       
Brisbane - Rockhampton
or v.v.
     
Economy Class Seat $102.30 $51.15 $51.15
Business Class Seat $150.70 $75.35 $75.35
       
Brisbane - Yeppoon*
or v.v.
     
Economy Class Seat $117.70 $58.85 $58.85
Business Class Seat $166.10 $83.05 $83.05
* fare includes rail & coach transfer      
Brisbane - Mackay
or v.v.
     
Business Class Seat only $222.20 $110.10 $110.10
       
Brisbane - Proserpine
or v.v.
     
Business Class Seat only $233.20 $116.60 $116.60
       
Brisbane - Airlie Beach/Shute Harbour* or v.v.      
Business Class Seat only $244.20 $122.10 $121.10
* fare includes rail & coach travel      
Brisbane - Bowen
or v.v.
     
Business Class Seat only $243.10 $121.55 $121.55
       
Brisbane - Townsville
or v.v.
     
Business Class Seat only $262.90 $131.45 $131.45
       
Brisbane - Cairns
or v.v.
     
Business Class Seat only $302.50 $151.25 $151.25

     

Economy class seats available on the Rockhampton - Brisbane service only.
* Fares include rail and Trainlink coach travel.





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