Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers – Spring Bluff shuttle
14 to 22 September 2024
Note: Spring Bluff shuttle for 2024 has almost completely sold out! Please check the seating availability table on this page daily as limited seats may become available due to cancellations. For real time availability, please use the Rail Search.
Step back in time aboard a scenic return train journey from Toowoomba railway station to the heritage-listed Spring Bluff railway station and its stunning gardens, as part of this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 4 to 15 years for the complete return rail experience. Infants aged 0 to 3 years must be booked in a seat but travel free of charge.
Hop aboard the Spring Bluff shuttle, a charming diesel-hauled train featuring heritage-style wooden carriages. Enjoy two return services daily (morning and afternoon) operating from Saturday 14 September to Sunday 22 September 2024.
The journey takes 35 minutes from Toowoomba railway station, allowing ample time to explore the picturesque gardens at Spring Bluff before your return trip. A great spot to bring a picnic and soak in the blossoming surrounds even more. There will also be food vendors at Spring Bluff with a range of options available for purchase including snacks and Devonshire Tea and coffee. Note: cash is preferred as there is limited internet service that may impact EFTPOS transactions. Food vendors will operate daily at the site from 9:00am to 3:00pm during this period.
Dating back to the 1860s, Spring Bluff railway station holds heritage status and is situated along the main railway line between Toowoomba and Ipswich. Its allure lies not only in 150 years of railway history but also in its beautifully landscaped gardens.
For flexibility, we offer free cancellations should your plans change. Contact the Queensland Rail Travel Reservations team at 1800 872 467 to arrange a refund. Please note tickets are issued with individual names with allocated carriage, we advise against reselling of tickets.
Spring Bluff shuttle fares, terms and conditions and how to book online information can be viewed in the tabs below the seating availability on this page.
Book your Spring Bluff shuttle train tickets
Southern Downs Steam Railway will be operating steam train excursions from Toowoomba and Warwick railway stations during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. For more information and to book the Downs Explorer Steam Experience, please visit their website
Downs Explorer (opens in new tab).
Spring Bluff shuttle information
Schedule
Two return daily departures from Saturday 14 September to Sunday 22 September 2024.
Morning round trip shuttle (3603)
- Departs Toowoomba at 9:00am, arrives Spring Bluff at 9:35am
- Departs Spring Bluff at 11:00am, arrives in Toowoomba at 11:35am
Afternoon round trip shuttle (3605)
- Departs Toowoomba at 1:00pm, arrives Spring Bluff at 1:35pm
- Departs Spring Bluff at 3:00pm, arrives in Toowoomba at 3:35pm
Seating availability
Check when seats may be available from 14 to 22 September. This is a guide only and will be updated regularly but due to popular demand seats can sell out quickly.
Saturday, 14 September 2024
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Sold out
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Sold out
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Sunday, 15 September 2024
| Sold out | Sold out
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Monday, 16 September 2024
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Sold out | Sold out |
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
| Sold out | Sold out
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Wednesday, 18 September 2024
| Sold out | Sold out |
Thursday, 19 September 2024
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Sold out
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Sold out |
Friday, 20 September 2024
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Sold out
| 2 seats remaining! |
Saturday, 21 September 2024
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Sold out
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Sold out |
Sunday, 22 September 2024
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Sold out
| 2 seats remaining! |