Please phone us for bookings within 2 hours of the train departure time. The fully airconditioned train offers comfortable seating accommodation and complimentary atseat snack packs are delivered at meal times throughout the journey. The tilt train connects passengers with some of queenslands most iconic tourist destinations along the coastline with a quick and convenient way to access the southern great barrier reef, capricorn coast, bundaberg, burnett, fraser coast and south east queensland regions. Queensland s favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. Queensland is full of hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered, and what better way to experience them than through the magic of rail. Queensland rail makes it even easier with our secure bicycle storage booking system. Queensland rail supplies bike lockers and bike compounds at many of our stations for our customers. Spirit of queensland rail tours great rail journeys. All, economy seat, business seat, economy twin sleeper. Melbourne, and canberra, without the need to book train tickets in advance. Queensland rail moreton bay region railway line north. The 1681 km journey takes 24 hours and is the only queensland longdistance train with lieflat railbeds.
We thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Sep 09, 2014 a video trip report of railbed first class on qr travels new spirit of queensland tilting train. Catching the train in australia expert transport tips on getting around australia by train. Servicing destinations throughout brisbane, melbourne and new south wales, nsw trainlink express passenger trains offers a comfortable modern coach and rail network to carry passengers economy or first class, in the comfort of air. Escorted savannah rail tour savannahlander tours gulflander. Rail fares rail fares what better way to add to your holiday experience than relaxing and taking in the picturesque scenery of the sunshine state from your comfortable seat, railbed or sleeper cabin aboard a queensland rail journey. General enquiries if you would like to ask any additional questions.
Please phone us for bookings within 2 hours of the train departure. Queensland rail offer specially discounted tickets for primary and secondary school students travelling to and from school. The spirit of queensland is a modern tilt train that runs the length of the queensland coast between brisbane and cairns. We have combined the rail fare, flights, hotel, transfers, tours, cruises and more so you can save. The queensland rail qr network is the backbone of our state having played a major role in shaping queenslands history for over 150 years. The largest and most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in australia extending along the queensland coastline from brisbane to cairns and west to charleville, longreach and mount isa. Nsw trainlink operates regional and intercity train and coach services to more than 365 destinations in nsw, queensland, the act and victoria. Queensland rail we aim to be australias best performing. Travelling on the spirit of queensland train from brisbane. Using your bicycle is a great way to get around south east queensland. Australia rail passes book train tickets online in uk. Queensland coastal pass rail travel in coastal queensland. So if you need a quick and easy way to move from a to b, one of our staff can help with your group booking enquiry.
There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to north queensland by plane, train, bus or night train. The queensland rail group including queensland rail abn 68 598 268 528 and queensland rail limited abn 71 2 181 090. The most innovative train in australia, the tilt train offers a thoroughly enjoyable travel experience offering stateoftheart onboard facilities, quality dining, the latest in entertainment and, of course, panoramic views of queenslands ever. The queensland explorer pass allows unlimited travel on most queensland rail services.
Some booking restrictions are in place to ensure people who live in regional new south wales can get seats, but in most cases, youre able to book online up to 6 months in advance. Trip in august 2014 between innisfail and gladstone. In general, you areable to book queensland rail travel services up to 325 days in advance. By booking train travel through sunlover holidays you agree to be bound by queensland rail travels conditions of carriage. Mar 27, 2020 how to travel with queensland rail all travel on queensland rail trains that run to or from destinations north of gympie north or west of rosewood must be booked and paid in advance. Queenslands favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. Purchase etickets with preferred payment methods for trains worldwide like vienna budapest train tickets, vienna prague trains, lisbon porto, oslo bergen trains. A video trip report of railbed first class on qr travels new spirit of queensland tilting train. Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout. The tilt train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along queenslands spectacular coastline.
Travelling between brisbane and rockhampton, sit back, enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride and avoid the traffic onboard the tilt train. The tilt train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along queensland s spectacular coastline. Queensland rail holidays 202021 by queensland rail travel. A scenic rail trip allows you to make the most of your holiday, with every minute of the journey as much a part of the adventure as the destination itself. Train timetable queensland north coast railway queensland rail. Our special 2 for 1 deal on outback train services is back. Browse all queensland train packages and get the best possible deal from the rail holiday specialist. An australian holiday experience with queensland rail offers you the largest and most comprehensive range of holiday options in australia incorporating the most memorable long distance and travel train and tilt train experiences travel in style, make new friends, learn about australias history and kick back and enjoy the scenery in comfort on one of australias iconic. Travelling by train throughout australia is a memorable and enjoyable experience. Travel online represents a number of different train journeys covering many regions of australia. Call us for more info on our savannahlander and gulflander adventure tours today. Instagram access queensland rail travel on instagram.
The fastest narrow guage trains in the world, the tilt trains provide an efficient, comfortable and worldclass standard of travel. Australia is a vast country, where distances between capital cities are lengthy and what better way to see the australian countryside than by train. Contact queensland rail travel for transfer options. The translink contact centre is open 247 to assist with your train enquiries. Seeing australia by train is an experience to savour, so book an australia train tickets today, and let the adventure begin. The route operated under a previous name the sunshine express from its inception until 1953, when it became the sunlander. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Choose from our escorted trips or experience the route of the legendary sunlander on an exciting journey through wide bay and the tropical north. Find and book your highspeed train tickets online with rail. Select your pass route for one of the directions listed under validities. Travel in comfort along queenslands stunning coastline onboard the spirit of queensland. Rail motors, rail cars, emus and tilt trains of queensland book for nearly 100 years, queenslands government railways have provided many of their passenger services with rail motors or their successors, railcars and tilt trains.
The new spirit of queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options with the romance of long distance rail travel. Online bookings for a service close 2 hours prior to the departure from the requested station. Your spirit of queensland rail adventure starts here. Servicing destinations throughout brisbane, melbourne and new south wales, nsw trainlink express passenger trains offers a comfortable modern coach and rail network to carry passengers economy or first class, in the comfort of air conditioning on day, night and overnight routes. Melbourne to north queensland 4 ways to travel via train. We offer special concessions for travelling groups of ten or more. New south wales visitors should consider a discovery pass, which allows unlimited train travel within that state, including between sydney, brisbane, melbourne, and canberra, without the need to book train tickets in advance. Discover the charm of queensland train travel and the highlights of cairns with this 6 day spirit of queensland rail and cairns touring package. Alternatively, premier motor service operates a bus from brisbane to howard once daily. For services relating to the travel network, please visit queensland rail travel. We couldnt think of a better way to experience some of the most incredible sights of the outback than from the comfort of an airconditioned train carriage for half the price. Rediscover the romance of this historic train journey that follows the spectacular coral sea coast to brisbane and redefines the modern rail travel experience. The electric tilt train is the name for two identical highspeed tilting trains operated by queensland rail on the north coast line from brisbane to bundaberg and rockhampton which entered service in november 1998. Its so easy to travel with queensland rail as a group and its cost effective too.
The train makes the 1681km journey five times per week. Wishing all of our customers a happy and safe new year from all of us here at queensland rail. Queensland rail travel spirit of queensland railbed class. Compare queensland spirit of queensland packages, everything is included so you get the best value train holiday deal. Queensland rail travel offers flexible explorer passes for those with time on their side and there are one and two month durations available to book, which allows for unlimited travel on the majority of services throughout queensland. Queensland train packages discover australia holidays. The brand new spirit of queensland train takes its passengers on a memorable journey along queensland s east coast, from the city of brisbane to the tropical climes of cairns. Queensland rail runs the highspeed spirit of queensland service between brisbane and cairns. If you are found travelling with a bicycle during peak times, you may be asked to leave the train until an appropriate service is available. Email address email address used as user name for login. The queensland coastal pass formerly the east coast discovery pass lets you travel by rail in one direction between brisbane and cairns making unlimited stops en route. Queensland rail tours and holiday packages escorted trips. Travelonline train info and booking options for the spirit of queensland.
Services for the tilt train have been reduced effective 30 march 2020, until further notice in the interest of avoiding nonessential travel. Travelling on the spirit of queensland train from brisbane to. Queensland rail station bicycle lockers online booking etc read 4698 times ozbob. Dont ever travel with queensland rail when the train is off because of track maintenance. Final payment the maps in this brochure are intended as a guide only. Queensland railways westlander train is the most comfortable way to travel between brisbane and the towns of southwest queensland. Book spectacular queensland rail tours and holiday packages with railway adventures. Brisbane to howard 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. Queensland has the best trains in australia and this pass is valid on the fast tilt train that connects brisbane and rockhampton. As of october 2016, a new milestone in qrs history was reached with moreton bay regions newest railway line, the redcliffe peninsula line. How to travel with queensland rail all travel on queensland rail trains that run to or from destinations north of gympie north or west of rosewood must be booked and paid in advance.
A scenic rail trip allows you to make the most of your holiday, with every minute of the journey as much a. Owned by the queensland government, it operates suburban and longdistance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining approximately 6,600 kilometres of track. Queensland rail moreton bay region railway line north brisbane. Australias queensland rail travel services, including the tilt train bundaberg and rockhampton only, spirit of queensland, spirit of the outback, the inlander, the westlander and connecting coach services. Australias queensland rail travel services, including spirit of queensland and tilt train bundaberg and rockhampton only, in one direction only, either north or south, with unlimited stopovers between the locations selected.
You can also click on the scrolling boxes at the bottom of the page to see the fantastic range of rail passes, trains, and. Join a fully escorted ultimate outback queensland adventure tour designed to enhance your holiday experience by taking care of your. Spirit of queensland trains railbeds adventures all around. Queensland rail travel spirit of queensland railbed. With a queensland explorer pass travel from cairns in the north, to brisbane in the south. Featuring a great range of holiday packages, this brochure combines the iconic train journeys of queensland with accommodation and touring. Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders with their essential travel needs, but the health and safety of our staff and customers and preventing the spread of covid19 is a priority. Spirit of queensland train brisbane to cairns travelonline. Travelling with your bike find out more about travelling on your bike on the citytrain network, and also how to book a bike locker. Queensland rail we aim to be australias best performing railway. All nonessential travel is strongly discouraged at this time, to assist with the governments containment strategy for covid19. For more information or to book your outback journey call queensland rail travel on 1800 2 329 or visit. Book an escorted savannah rail tour through queensland savannah country and experience three vastly different, characterfilled, heritage train journeys. The brand new spirit of queensland train takes its passengers on a memorable journey along queenslands east coast, from the city of brisbane to the tropical climes of cairns.
Click to take a look at the rail australia route map and the great southern rail route map. Queensland gateway to the great barrier reef and the whitsunday islands offers a choice of two rail passes. Travel in comfort along queensland s stunning coastline onboard the spirit of queensland. Queensland rail travel 40% off queensland rail travel fares. Checkout the amazing value queensland rail and sail deals. We would like to hear any feedback on any of our long distance or tourist services. Queensland rail abbreviated as qr is a railway operator in queensland, australia. Severe weather events and natural disasters stop trains, damage our network and.
Queensland rail abbreviated as qr is a railway operator in queensland. Contemporary, comfortable and designed for relaxation, the newest addition to the queensland rail travel fleet has two dedicated railbed cars, a shared club car and three premium economy seat cars. The most innovative train in australia, the tilt train offers a thoroughly enjoyable travel experience offering stateoftheart onboard facilities, quality dining, the latest in entertainment and, of course, panoramic views of queensland s everchanging. The 1681 km journey takes 24 hours and is the only queensland longdistance train with lieflat rail beds. Spirit of queensland spirit of the outback tilt train the westlander. The service adopted its current moniker in december 2014. But i can also understand that a lot of people want to get from a to b faster, and the spirit of queensland can get you from brisbane to cairns in 25 hours, compared to the sunlanders more leisurely 31 hours. As the coastal scenery rolls by, the spirit of queensland offers a licenced club car and dining options to keep you sated. Engineered for high speed the tilt trains offer a quick and convenient way to get your holidays off to. Customer feedback at queensland rail travel we strive to provide consistent, worldclass service to our customers. For train lovers who have yet to experience this great rail journey i say book quickly before its too late. Queensland rail travel operates a train from brisbane roma street to howard 6 times a week.
The spirit of queensland has a maximum speed of 160kmh and the entire trip takes 24 hours. These trains are fully reserved seats and berths and you cannot board without an advance booking. Get more out of your holiday with these great value fares for isic card holders and enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Queensland rail travel 40% off queensland rail travel.
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