Cairns to Innisfail train: Fare prices, timetable & booking

The Cairns to Innisfail train takes 1h43m according to the Queensland Rail timetable. Fare cost from $27 and should be booked online.

The train from Cairns to Innisfail takes you from far north Queensland’s tourism hub to one of the biggest towns on Queensland’s Cassowary Coast.

Cairns brings Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruises, World Heritage-listed rainforest adventures, glass bottom boat tours at Green Island and the Kuranda Scenic Railway into the mountains. To choose from a wide range of memorable Cairns tours and experiences, look here. To pick the Cairns accommodation best suited to you, book here.

Innisfail is close to attractions such as the Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Tchupala Falls, Nandroya Falls and Paronella Park.

Book your Cairns to Innsifail train tickets.

The Cairns to Innisfail train is the Spirit of Queensland run by Queensland Rail. It’s the Cairns to Brisbane train and Innisfail is merely one of the stops along the route.

Cairns to Innisfail train timetable

According to the Cairns to Innisfail train timetable, there are four train services per week from Cairns. These leave on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and depart at 08.35. They arrive in Innisfail at 10.18. This is a journey time of one hour and 43 minutes.

The return journeys are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, leaving Innisfail at a reasonably handy time of 14.46. These trains arrive in Cairns at 16.30.

Save time queuing – Book these Cairns attractions in advance

From the air: Outer Reef helicopter flight | Sunrise hot air balloon ride | Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
At night: Sunset dinner cruise | Pub and club tour | Aquarium by Twilight experience.
For wildlife: Birdworld Kuranda | Kuranda Koala Gardens | Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome | Cairns Aquarium | Rainforestation Nature Park
For culture: Cairns Museum tickets | Street art walking tour | City and surrounds highlights bus tour.
For thrills: AJ Hackett giant jungle swing | High speed jet boat tour | Barron Gorge white water rafting | Mulgrave River tubing.

Cairns to Innisfail train fares

The Cairns to Innisfail train fare prices vary depending on how far in advance you book and how many seats are left. But expect to pay from around $27 for a one-way Cairns to Innisfail train ticket when you book online.

Top Cairns accommodation options for the night before include the Hilton Cairns, the Pacific Hotel and the Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights.

Innisfail accommodation choices include the budget-friendly Flying Fish Tourist Park and the well-reviewed Barrier Reef Motel.

Top experiences near Innisfail to book in advance

Get superlative rainforest views – on the Mamu Tropical Skywalk.
Enjoy the strange Spanish castle surrounded by jungle – at Paronella Park.
Save money with a Mamu Tropical Skywalk and Paronella Park combo ticket.

The Mamu Tropical Skywalk near Innisfail, Queensland. Photo courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

Trip-booster! 8 great day trips from Cairns to power-up your holiday

Kuranda combo package – take the Kuranda Scenic Railway up and the Skyrail cable car down.
Green Island tours with beach time, glass bottom boat and snorkelling. (Or pick a Fitzroy Island trip instead).
Moore Reef day tour – with underwater observatory, snorkelling gear, glass bottom boat & semi-submersible cruises.
Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise – with snorkelling stops at two excellent spots on the Reef.
Cape Tribulation rainforest day tour – with Mossman Gorge Aboriginal cultural experience and Daintree River crocodile-watching cruise.
Atherton Tableland waterfalls and rainforest tour – including wildlife-spotting and a swim in a volcanic lake.
Outback 4WD tour – visiting Chillagoe Caves, Aboriginal rock art and Granite Gorge.