Northgate to Central
The short answer
Take the Brisbane City ↔ Caboolture line. It is about 19 minutes to Central, calling at 7 stations on the way, and it costs a flat 50 cents.
Time
~19 min
Fare
50c
Changes
None
Next departures from Northgate
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Central to Northgate: going the other way
Same line, same 19 minutes, same 50 cents. The part worth knowing is when it stops.
First from the city
~3:46 am
Last from the city
~1:07 am
So if you are out in the city, roughly 1:07 am is your cut-off to get back to Northgate by train on a weekday. Weekends differ, and NightLink runs later on Friday and Saturday nights. Check tonight's actual last service rather than relying on a typical weekday.
Scheduled departures from Central on a representative weekday, taken from this line's own timetable data.
Stations between Northgate and Central
The all-stops pattern, in order. Express services skip some of these, which is why the same trip can be quicker at peak.
- 1Nundah station
- 2Toombul station
- 3Eagle Junction station
- 4Wooloowin station
- 5Albion station
- 6Bowen Hills station
- 7Fortitude Valley station
Northgate station →
Timetable, first and last services, and everything else from this station.
Last service home →
Tonight's final departures, before you need them.
Nearby on the Brisbane City ↔ Caboolture line
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Northgate to Central: quick answers
How long does the train take from Northgate to Central?+
About 19 minutes on the Brisbane City ↔ Caboolture line, based on the all-stops service. Express runs can be a little quicker and the exact time varies by service, so check the live board before you leave.
How much is the train from Northgate to Central?+
Fifty cents. South East Queensland has a flat 50 cent fare across the whole network, whatever the distance, so this trip costs the same as any other. Tap on and tap off with a go card, your phone or a bank card, and remember that failing to tap off means a higher default fare.
Is there a direct train from Northgate to Central?+
Yes. The Brisbane City ↔ Caboolture line runs through to Central without a change, calling at 7 stations on the way.
What stations are between Northgate and Central?+
Nundah station, Toombul station, Eagle Junction station, Wooloowin station, Albion station, Bowen Hills station, Fortitude Valley station. That is the all-stops pattern; express services skip some of them.
What time is the last train from Northgate to the city?+
It changes by line and by day, and it is the thing worth checking before a night out rather than after. The last service home tool gives tonight's actual final departures.
What time is the last train from Brisbane city to Northgate?+
On a representative weekday the last service from Central towards Northgate leaves around 1:07 am, with the first at about 3:46 am. Weekends run to a different timetable, and NightLink runs later on Friday and Saturday nights, so check the live last service before you rely on it.
How do I get from Central to Northgate?+
The same Brisbane City ↔ Caboolture line, in reverse: about 19 minutes and the same flat 50 cent fare. The stops are the same 7 in the opposite order.