Central Station, Brisbane
Live departures from Brisbane Central, the busiest station on the network, rather than a printed timetable that went out of date the moment a service changed. Below: what is leaving next, how long it takes to the airport and the Gold Coast, the first and last service of the day, and a one-tap trip from here.
Next departures
Ferny Grove station
Train BRFG · Platform 3
9:56 pm
Ipswich station
Train CAIP · Platform 5
9:58 pm
Northgate station
Train BRSH · Platform 4
9:58 pm
Boggo Road station
Train BDBR · Platform 1
9:59 pm
Bowen Hills station
Train BRBR · Platform 3
10:01 pm
Boggo Road station
Train FGBR · Platform 1
10:04 pm
Roma Street station
Train SHBR · Platform 2
10:07 pm
Caboolture station
Train IPCA · Platform 6
10:07 pm
Live times from GoThere Brisbane, the free live journey planner for South East Queensland.
Central to Brisbane Airport
The Airtrain runs straight from Central to both terminals, no changes. International is about 21 minutes, Domestic about 24 minutes.
The last train from the city to the airport leaves about 9:32 pm, and the first is around 4:32 am. That is far earlier than the rest of the network, where most lines run past midnight, and it is the single thing most likely to catch out a late flight. Airtrain publishes 10:04pm as the last service back from the airport to the city.
⚠ The airport is the one place the 50c flat fare does not apply. Airtrain sets its own premium fare on the terminal stations. See where the 50c fare does not apply, or how to reach the airport without the Airtrain.
Central to the Gold Coast
One train, no changes, all the way down the Gold Coast line, and the whole run costs the same 50 cents. The first leaves the city around 5:29 am and the last around 12:29 am.
For Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, change at Helensvale or Nerang for the G:link tram or a connecting bus.
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 frequently, around the clock. 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 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?+
Central station has services around the clock, including overnight. The live board above is the safest check for the next departure.
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 ↔ Cleveland, Airport ↔ Varsity Lakes, 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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