Trains in Queensland

From transcontinental expeditions to regional railcars and heritage steam — here is every passenger train you can ride in Queensland, with routes, classes and where to book.

Great rail journeys of Australia

The all-inclusive, long-distance expeditions that cross states and continents.

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Great Southern

Adelaide ↔ Brisbane (summer seasonal)

Regional & long-distance trains

Scheduled services run by the state rail operator.

Queensland Rail Travel

Spirit of Queensland

Brisbane ↔ Cairns along the tropical coast

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Spirit of the Outback

Brisbane ↔ Longreach via Rockhampton

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Electric Tilt Train

Brisbane ↔ Rockhampton (high-speed coastal)

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The Westlander

Brisbane ↔ Charleville (south-west outback)

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The Inlander

Townsville ↔ Mount Isa

Scenic & heritage railways

Restored steam, rack-and-pinion mountain lines and outback rail-motor adventures.

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Gulflander

Normanton ↔ Croydon (Gulf Savannah heritage)

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Kuranda Scenic Railway

Cairns ↔ Kuranda through the rainforest

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Savannahlander

Cairns ↔ Forsayth (Savannah Way by rail)