Ekka Fare

Take the Tilt Train to this year’s Ekka!​​

Gather the family and hop onboard the Tilt Train for this year's Ekka, with half-price Economy Seat fares for both adults and kids on select services between Bundaberg to Brisbane. 

The Royal Queensland Show, affectionately called the Ekka, runs from Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 17, 2025. Make the most of your day, with the morning Bundaberg Tilt Train (Q994) stopping at the Exhibition Station, taking you right to the Ekka doors! 

Experience the show that brings country and city together, with plenty of rides, shows, animals, and entertainment for everyone. And let’s not forget the showbags, dagwood dogs, and strawberry sundaes!

Booking online is easy, just select one of the Ekka Tilt Train services below to access the Ekka special discount fare.  

Exhibition Station information​​

General information about Exhibition Station – refer to the Exhibition station page (opens in new tab).


Plan your Ekka day​

Southbound from Bundaberg to the Ekka​

Bundaberg Tilt Train (Q994) timetable

Depart from Bundaberg railway station at 5:15am, arrive at Brisbane Exhibition railway station at 9:49am^ on the following show days:

  • Saturday 9 August 2025
  • Monday 11 August 2025
  • Tuesday 12 August 2025
  • Thursday 14 August 2025
  • Friday 15 August 2025
  • Saturday 16 August 2025

For more detailed information about all the stops and times for the Tilt Train visit our Timetables page.

^ Arrival time to Exhibition station is subject to change.

​Northbound from Brisbane to Bundaberg​

Bundaberg and Rockhampton Tilt Train (QJ11 and Q311) timetable

Depart from Roma Street railway station (Brisbane) at 4:55pm, arrive at Bundaberg railway station at 9:35pm on the following show days:

  • Sunday 10 August 2025 (Q311 travels through to Rockhampton)
  • Monday 11 August 2025
  • Tuesday 12 August 2025 (Q311 travels through to Rockhampton)
  • Wednesday 13 August 2025
  • Thursday 14 August 2025
  • Friday 15 August 2025
  • Sunday 17 August 2025 (Q311 travels through to Rockhampton)

For more detailed information about all the stops and times for the Tilt Train please visit our Timetables page.​​