Brisbane to Proserpine train: Fare prices & timetable

The Brisbane to Proserpine train connects the Queensland capital to the Whitsundays region. One way fare prices start at $173, and the timetable has four services per week.

The Brisbane to Proserpine train is not going to be of interest to most travellers. After all, Proserpine isn’t exactly the most glamorous destination in Queensland. But if planning to visit the Whitsundays region without flying or driving, then the Brisbane to Proserpine train becomes an alternative to the Brisbane to Airlie Beach drive.

Book your Brisbane to Proserpine train ticket here.

Proserpine is the gateway to Airlie Beach, and Queensland Rail runs a connecting Proserpine to Airlie Beach bus service. This bus is timed to coincide with the arrival of the Spirit of Queensland train into Proserpine.

Brisbane to Proserpine train timetable

The Brisbane to Proserpine train is the Brisbane to Cairns train that runs four times a week.

According to the timetable, it departs Brisbane’s Roma Street Station on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 15.45.

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Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

The service finally arrives in Proserpine at 06.22 the next day. That’s a Brisbane to Proserpine journey time of 14 hours and 37 minutes, which is fairly gruelling by anyone’s standards.

The return service – the Proserpine to Brisbane train – leaves at 18.11 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

This gets into Brisbane’s Roma Street Station at 09.20.

Brisbane to Proserpine train fare prices

Fare prices on the Brisbane to Proserpine train vary depending on demand for the service and how far in advance you book. However, you can expect basic economy one way fares to start at around $173. These tickets should be booked online.

Accommodation near Roma Street Station in Brisbane includes the relatively inexpensive Selina, the stylish-looking George Williams Hotel and the Grand Chancellor, which has a cracking rooftop pool.

Things to do in Airlie Beach include having a swim at the Airlie Beach Lagoon, Whitsundays kayaking tours, helicopter rides and day trips to Hamilton Island. There are also glass bottom boat tours and several day trips from Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands.

Timetable and fare information is correct at of the time of writing, but is subject to change in future.

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.