Departure times and prices
The Gulflander 2025 season has now completed. See you again in 2026!
Our fares are changing for travel from 1 April 2026
From 1 April 2026, our rail fares will increase by around 3.4%. The fare increase applies to all services booked for travel from 1 April 2026, with bookings scheduled to open mid-January 2026. The fare update helps us continue to deliver safe, comfortable and memorable rail journeys.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2026.
Gulflander Classic Experience 2026 timetable
The Gulflander Classic Experience timetable runs until 29 October 2026.
Normanton to Croydon (5U02)
Departs Normanton railway station on Wednesdays at 8:30am, arriving in Croydon at 1:30pm.
Croydon to Normanton (5D01)
Departs Croydon railway station on Thursdays at 8:30am, arriving in Normanton at 1:30pm.
Gulflander Classic Experience 2026 fares
Rail and morning tea
Fare type
|
One-way fare
|
Return fare
|
|---|
Adult
|
$94.00 |
$154.00
|
Child
|
$54.50
|
$88.00
|
Concession
|
$79.00
|
$127.60 |
Rail only
Fare type
|
One-way fare
|
Return fare
|
|---|
Adult
|
$79.00 |
$132.00
|
Child
|
$39.50
|
$66.00
|
Concession
|
$63.20
| $105.60 |
Self-drive and share journey option
Fare from $109 for two adults one-way, sharing the ride and self-drive, includes morning tea at Blackbull. Concession fare also available.
Critters Camp Excursion 2026 timetable
Departs Normanton at 9:00am on selected days.
April 2026
|
27
|
May 2026
| 18, 19, 22, 25
|
June 2026
|
1, 8, 12, 15, 22, 23, 29
|
July 2026
|
6, 13, 20, 27, 28, 31
|
August 2026
|
3, 10, 14, 17, 24, 25, 31
|
September 2026
|
1, 4, 7, 14, 15, 21, 28
|
October 2026
|
5, 6, 12, 19
|
Critters Camp Excursion 2026 fares
Fare type
|
Return fare
|
|---|
Adult
|
$56.00
|
Child
|
$28.00
|
Concession
|
$44.80 |
Croydon Golden Sunset Tour 2026 timetable
Departs Croydon 5:00pm every Wednesday from July to August 2026.
Croydon Golden Sunset Tour 2026 fares
Fares for the 2026 season to be advised.
Fare type
|
Return fare
|
|---|
Adult
|
TBC
|
Child
|
TBC
|
Concession
|
TBC |
Croydon Forever Golden Tour timetable
Croydon Forever Golden Tour is yet to be confirmed for the 2026 season.
Croydon Forever Golden Tour fares
Fare type
| Return fare
|
|---|
Adult
| $70.00
|
Child
| $40.00
|
Concession
| $60.00 |
Find out more about these journeys, visit Gulflander Experiences.
The Gulflander operates seasonally. Schedules dates may vary due to climatic conditions or track maintenance demands.
Prices are per person and quoted in AUD (Australian Dollars), subject to availability. Child fare is available for travellers 4 to 14 years of age (inclusive). Infants aged 0 to 3 years travel free of charge. Discounts available for Australian State Government or Territory Pensioner Concession Card or Seniors Card holders. Other discounts available, eligibility conditions apply. If you cannot find the fare you need, please contact reservations for a quote. Cancellation and rebook fees will continue to be waived if you need to change your booking. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Fares are valid to 29 October 2026.
