Gulflander Timetable

Fondly referred to as the old `tin hare’, the Gulflander is one of the world’s last great characters of rail travel and offers you a unique experience. This historic little train takes you on a journey with a difference from remote Normanton to far flung Croydon through the tough and inhospitable Gulf Country.

The Gulflander only carries a small number of passengers, so there’s always a friendly casual atmosphere on board, which is all part of the charm.

Gulflander Classic Experience

The Gulflander Classic Experience operates weekly from Normanton to Croydon (Wednesday) and Croydon to Normanton (Thursday) from February through December as listed in the timetables below.

Normanton to Croydon (5U02)

DepartingWednesday
Normanton8.30am
Clarina9.10am
Glenore9.20am
Critter’s Camp9.30am
Haydon10.10am
East Haydon10.30am
Blackbull Refreshment Stop11.15am – 11.45am
Ellavale12.50pm
Golden Gate1.15pm
Croydon1.30pm

Croydon to Normanton (5D01)

DepartingThursday
Croydon8.30am
Golden Gate8.45am
Ellavale9.10am
Blackbull Refreshment Stop10.15am – 10.45am
East Haydon11.30am
Haydon11.50am
Critter’s Camp12.30pm
Glenore12.40pm
Clarina12.50pm
Normanton1.30pm

Additional Experiences

From 16 August 2023, our Critter’s Camp experience from Normanton is available on selected dates until the end of season. Our Croydon Golden Sunset experience is currently available on selected dates in August 2023.

The Classic RM60 excursion is not available this season. 

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BOOKING INFORMATION

For group bookings please contact us by clicking here.

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