- Flower fans will once again be able to travel through the picturesque Toowoomba Range onboard heritage rail carriages on the much-loved Spring Bluff shuttle service for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
- A crowd favourite, tickets sell out quickly with visitors enjoying the award-winning gardens at the picturesque Spring Bluff station.
- Tickets are available for purchase now on the Queensland Rail Travel website.
Queensland Rail’s most popular Spring Bluff shuttle train is set to return to the tracks for another year, taking thousands of flower fans on an unforgettable journey in celebration of Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers.
The picturesque rail journey starts at Toowoomba station and travels down the Toowoomba Range to the award-winning gardens at the historic Spring Bluff station.
Queensland Rail Head of Corporate Affairs Nev Conway said the heritage-listed Spring Bluff station continued to be one of the most iconic destinations on the network.
“Queensland Rail prides itself on connecting communities and we love connecting flower fans with Spring Bluff’s stunning gardens, rich railway history and unique heritage atmosphere,” Mr Conway said.
“The Spring Bluff shuttle has been a treasured part of the Carnival of Flowers experience for generations and attracts visitors from across South East Queensland and beyond each year.”
Mr Conway said Spring Bluff railway station was originally built in the 1860s to service trains tackling the steep climb up the range between Brisbane and Toowoomba.
“Nearly 160 years later, the station continues to delight visitors with its beautifully maintained gardens, heritage buildings and stunning spring displays,” he said.
“We’re proud to support the ongoing preservation of this historic site and help new generations experience the magic of travelling by rail to Spring Bluff.”
The journey takes approximately 35 minutes from Toowoomba, giving passengers ample time to explore the gardens, enjoy a picnic and soak up the Carnival atmosphere before returning.
Tickets are expected to be popular, and passengers are encouraged to book early.
To book your seat on the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Spring Bluff shuttle, visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Ticket prices
- Adult $22 return
- Child (4-15 years) $11 return
- Infant (0-3) free
Timetable schedule
Two return daily departures from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 27 September 2026.
Morning return trip shuttle
- Departs Toowoomba at 9:00am, arrives Spring Bluff at 9:35am
- Departs Spring Bluff at 11:00am, arrives in Toowoomba at 11:35am
Afternoon return trip shuttle
- Departs Toowoomba at 1:00pm, arrives Spring Bluff at 1:35pm
- Departs Spring Bluff at 3:00pm, arrives in Toowoomba at 3:35pm
