Central station: timetable & live departures
The next trains, buses and ferries leaving Central station, live, rather than a printed timetable that went out of date the moment a service changed. Below: the first and last service of the day, how often they run, how long it takes into the city, and a one-tap trip from here, with the 50c flat fare and the dry route for when it is pouring.
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Get off at Central station for
ANZAC Square
Memorial, Brisbane City
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Hotel, Brisbane City
QueensPlaza
Shopping centre, Brisbane City
Amora Hotel Brisbane
Hotel, Spring Hill
Central Plaza One
345 Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD
James Cook University Brisbane
University campus, Brisbane City
Lines and routes serving Central station
Train lines
Major bus routes here
Busy routes that stop at Central station. Tap for stops, times and where they go.
Up and down the line
Either side of Central station are Roma Street and Fortitude Valley.
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Stations you can get to on a one-seat ride from Central station.
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About Central station
Central station sits about 0.3 km north-west of the Brisbane CBD, between Roma Street and Fortitude Valley on the line.
Through the middle of the day a service leaves very frequently, with the first around 4:04 am and the last around 1:01 am. It is a short walk to ANZAC Square, Sofitel Brisbane Central and QueensPlaza. Use the live board above to see exactly when to leave, then plan a trip with the 50c flat fare.
Central station questions
How often do trains run from Central station?+
Through the middle of the day a service leaves Central station very frequently across all lines. Early mornings and late evenings are less frequent, so check the live times before you head off.
What time is the first and last service from Central station?+
Today the first service is around 4:04 am and the last is around 1:01 am. Times shift a little on weekends and public holidays, so the live board is the safest check.
How far is Central station from the Brisbane CBD?+
Central station is about 0.3 km north-west of the Brisbane CBD. The quickest way in is usually by public transport, which you can plan from here in a tap.
Which lines and routes serve Central station?+
Central station is served by the Airport ↔ Varsity Lakes, Beenleigh ↔ Ferny Grove, Beenleigh ↔ Shorncliffe, Brisbane City ↔ Brisbane City and Brisbane City ↔ Doomben train lines.
What is near Central station?+
Within a short walk you will find ANZAC Square (about 1 min), Sofitel Brisbane Central (about 1 min), QueensPlaza (about 4 min) and Amora Hotel Brisbane (about 5 min).
Every trip on the South East Queensland network is a flat 50c with go card, your phone or a bank card. Use the planner above for live times and the fastest route from Central station.
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