Charleville to Brisbane train: Fare prices, timetable & stops

The Charleville to Brisbane train, known as the Westlander, runs twice a week and takes 17h10m to reach Brisbane’s Roma Street Station. Fare prices start at $90 for a one way ticket.

The Charleville to Brisbane train is one of the oddest services on the Australian rail map. It connects the outback town of Charleville with the Queensland capital, running through the Darling Downs region along the way.

Known as the Westlander, the Charleville to Brisbane train covers a distance of 777km and runs just twice a week.

Charleville to Brisbane train timetable

The Charleville to Brisbane train departs Charleville at 18.15 on Wednesdays and Fridays. It arrives at 11.25 the next day at Brisbane’s Roma Street Station. That’s a journey time of 17 hours and 10 minutes.

According to the Westlander timetable, the reverse service from Brisbane to Charleville departs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19.15, getting into Charleville at 11.45 the next day.

Bookings should be made via Queensland Rail Travel.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

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.

Charleville to Brisbane train fares

One way fares on the Charleville to Brisbane train cost from $90. The bad news is that the sleeper option has been removed. If you’re going to take on this long journey, you’re going to have to do so in an economy seat. A luxury train experience, the Westlander is not.

Where does the Westlander train stop?

The Westlander stops in Morven, Mitchell, Roma, Yuleba and Miles before reaching Chinchilla. After Chinchilla, the Charleville to Brisbane train continues to Dalby, Oakey and Toowoomba. After Toowoomba there are stops in Helidon, Gatton, Laidley, Rosewood, Ipswich and Corinda before reaching Roma Street Station.

Charleville and Brisbane accommodation

Charleville accommodation within an easy walk of the station includes the usually cheap Hotel Corones and the well-reviewed Rocks Motel.

Accommodation near Roma Street Station includes the wallet-friendly Selina, the modernist George Williams Hotel and the Grand Chancellor, which has a pretty impressive rooftop pool.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

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.