Westlander

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Brisbane to Charleville​

Discover the natural wonders of Queensland’s southwest outback aboard our Westlander.

From Brisbane take a rail journey through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs to Charleville. Watch the outback come to life as you pass through wide-open farming, grazing country to regional towns o​f Dalby, Roma, Mitchell, and Charleville. From Charleville you can travel further southwest to Cunnamulla or try your luck fossicking for renowned boulder opal in Quilpie. Whether you’re travelling for a holiday, visiting family, or travelling to larger cities of Toowoomba, Ipswich or Brisbane, the Westlander operates two weekly return services and is a great, sustainable way to travel.​

  •  Route: Brisbane to Charleville
  • ​ Distance: 777 kms
  •  Duration: 17 hrs
  • Network Map: Railway stations
  • Timetable: departs Brisbane: Tue at 7:15pm and Thu at 6:55pm
  • Timetable: departs Charleville: Wed and Fri at 6:15pm
  •  RailBus Coach Connections to/from Charleville to Quilpie and Cunnamulla available.
  • Find out more about travelling safely with us on our Safety page – Travel safe.
  • Explore the Westlander with a Virtual tour.​
  • If you would like a Travel sensory pack, just let a member of our onboard team know.
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* Conditions apply: Advertised prices valid for travel to 31 March 2027​. Prices are per person one-way, subject to availability. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.​​​​​​​ For terms, conditions and validity information on all of our fares, visit Fare Types.​

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