Townsville to Brisbane train: Timetable, prices and stops
Townsville to Brisbane train: Fare costs
Townsville to Brisbane train fares are reasonably expensive. If you just want a seat, and it’s a long journey sitting down, then prices start at $189. Tickets can be booked online.
For a sleeper bed on the train to Brisbane, fares start at $331. These beds come with bed linen, in-seat entertainment, an amenities pack and a power adaptor to plug gadgets into.
Things to do in Brisbane after arriving include a charming Brisbane River cruise, a Segway sightseeing adventure and taking a boat upriver to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. You can also arrange transfers to Australia Zoo, a rainforest tour and day trips to Moreton Island.
Accommodation near Roma Street Station in Brisbane includes the relatively cheap Selina, the cool-looking George Williams Hotel and the Grand Chancellor, which has a great rooftop pool.
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.
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More Townsville train journeys
- Ayr to Townsville train.
- Townsville to Brisbane train.
- Townsville to Bundaberg train.
- Cairns to Townsville train.
- Cardwell to Townsville train.
- Townsville to Mackay train.
- Townsville to Rockhampton train.
Other Queensland train services.