Find out where and when Santa is visiting on the South East Queensland network in 2024!
The man in the big red suit is back in Brisbane on the Santa Express this December. Santa is set to soak up the sun this summer when he heads to South East Queensland and swaps his sleigh for a train to spread Christmas cheer across the Queensland Rail network from 16 – 20 December 2024.
Queensland Rail has confirmed the decade-long Christmas tradition returns from 16 – 20 December 2024 as part of Santa’s festive commitments.
Queensland Rail Head of South East Queensland Scott Riedel explains:
“We’ve been running the Santa Express for more than a decade now and we know it’s a much-anticipated tradition for many of our customers,” he said.
“The Santa Express will operate on a different line each day stopping at a number of stations.
“To stay on the nice list, make sure you tap on and off with a valid go card, or use a credit/debit card or device at our smart ticketing enabled lines, as normal fares apply.
“Those who aren’t able to experience the merriment and festivities on board should visit their local station when Santa is scheduled to disembark – here they can give him their Christmas wish list in person.”
Remember – all fares are now 50c! Read all about it here.
The Santa Express is a great opportunity for families looking for a fun day out during the school holidays, with children, parents, grandparents and friends welcome to come and enjoy some Christmas cheer.
Santa can be found at local stations at the following times.
Santa Express timetable for 2024
Monday 16 December
Ferny Grove, Caboolture
- Central between 8.00am and 8.23am
- Mitchelton between 8.47am and 8.59am
- Ferny Grove between 9.12am and 9.29am
- Alderley between 9.48am and 10.00am
- Roma Street between 10.32am and 10.57am
- Caboolture between 12.45pm and 1.02pm
- Burpengary between 1.13pm and 1.30pm
- Dakabin between 1.51pm and 2.19pm
Tuesday 17 December
Redcliffe, Shorncliffe
- Central between 8.00am and 8.49am
- Mango Hill East between 9.59am and 10.09am
- Strathpine between 10.39am and 11.06am
- Northgate between 11.27am and 11.37am
- Sandgate between 12.48pm and 1.09pm
- South Bank between 1.57pm and 2.09pm
Wednesday 18 December
Ipswich, Springfield Central
- Central between 8.00am and 8.55am
- Goodna between 10.12am and 10.22am
- Bundamba between 10.49am and 11.11am
- Darra between 11.37am and 12.07pm
- Springfield Central between 1.24pm and 1.56pm
- Indoorooppilly between 2.36pm and 3.03pm
Thursday 19 December
Cleveland
- Central between 8am and 8.44am
- Cannon Hill between 9.42am and 9.59am
- Manly between 10.30am and 10.57am
- Cleveland between 11.20am and 11.36am
- Birkdale between 12.48pm and 1.05pm
- South Brisbane between 2.04pm and 2.49pm
Friday 20 December
Beenleigh, Gold Coast
- Central between 8.00am and 8.26am
- Loganlea between 9.10am and 9.37am
- Varsity Lakes between 10.32am and 11.07am
- Helensvale between 11.24am and 12.21pm
- Altandi between 2.03pm and 2.20pm
For more information on Santa’s movements from 16 – 20 December 2024, customers can keep an eye on Queensland Rail’s Twitter, Facebook and website.
You might even jag a photo with the big man!! Just make sure you don’t have a Santa fail like these poor families did!
