The Inlander Timetables and Bookings

The Inlander Information

Take the Inlander on a journey that is less traveled to appeal to your adventurous spirit.

Discover the natural beauty and heritage of North West Queensland’s Outback. Take the Inlander from Townsville to Charters Towers, then to Mount Isa.

Enjoy Onboard Experiences

Food options: Relax and enjoy the changing landscapes from the Inlander Lounge. You can also purchase light snacks or drinks from the self-service section.

Route: Townsville to Mount Isa

Distance: 977 kms

Duration: 21 hrs

Network Map: Train Stations

Departs Townsville:
Wed & Sat at 12:40pm

Departs Mount Isa:
Sun & Thu at 1:30pm

Townsville to Mount Isa

Westbound

Departing
WedSat (3M34)
Townsville
12.40pm
Charters Towers arrive
3.30pm
Charters Towers
3.40pm
Pentland^
5.35pm
Torrens Creek^
6.35pm
Hughenden arrive^
8.05pm
Hughenden
8.20pm
Richmond arrive^
10.35pm
Richmond
10.45pm
Overnight Journey Continues
ThuSun (3M34)
Julia Creek arrive^
1.55am
Julia Creek^
2.10am
Cloncurry arrive^
5.00am
Cloncurry
5.20am
Duchess^
7.45am
Mount Isa arrive
9.35am
Arriving
ThuSun (3M34)

Mount Isa to Townsville

Eastbound

Departing
ThuSun (3231)
Mount Isa
1.30pm
Duchess arrive^
3.05pm
Duchess
3.15pm
Cloncurry arrive^
5.35pm
Cloncurry
5.45pm
Julia Creek^
8.55pm
Richmond^
11.58pm
Overnight Journey Continues
FriMon (3231)
Hughenden arrive^
2.25am
Hughenden
2.40am
Torrens Creek^
4.05am
Pentland^
5.00am
Charters Towers arrive^
6.55am
Charters Towers
7.05am
Townsville arrive
10.10am
Arriving
FriMon (3231)



Accessibility: Due to narrow corridors and doors, access is difficult. With assistance from an onboard crew member, a small manual wheelchair (350mm in width and weighing 100kg) can be used onboard. However, there are size restrictions for mobility devices that can be stored in the luggage compartment. For more information, please contact our reservations team.

For Bookings, contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.

The Inlander – Onboard

Travelling west through the remote townships of Queensland’s northern outback, the journey on The Inlander gives you the chance to glimpse the heritage and natural treasures of North Queensland’s ‘big sky’ country.

Travel Information

Economy Seat – Enjoy a generous recline and a fold down table. Throughout the journey, a complimentary snack pack in-seat is provided at all meal times.

* Amenities Toilets and showers are available at the ends of all Economy and Sleeper carriages

We ask that you not smoke on any of our services.

Economy Seat with Checked Luggage Allowance Economy: One 20kg item per customer

One piece of hand luggage is allowed per customer

Click here for more information on the Cairns Skyrail.

BOOKING INFORMATION

For group bookings please contact us by clicking here.

For standard bookings or to call QLD Rail Travel, click here.