I guess the name comes more from this station being centrally located than actually being…read moreBrisbane's central station - that title belongs to Roma Street, which is the next stop along. However, as a railway station it is pretty large, and in fact reminds me of some of the European stations that I have visited. Well, the architecture outside is really nice, though I have found that it does happen to be a bit of a maze inside. Still, it is a pretty decent station.

Let me set something straight away. I love Brisbane! I think it's such a great city, but I will say…read moresomething that it is lacking is a regular, reliable public transport system. Central Train Station is a clear indicator of this. It's a bit embarrassing compared to the likes of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne or Grand Central in Sydney, but it's important to bare in mind that little old Brisbane is just that in terms of population...little. My qualm is that the trains can often be so unreliable and so expensive that people just don't see the point of traveling that way. Central also has a strange layout in the sense that sometimes it's OK to use the subway and sometimes it's not, so finding an entry to the station would be tricky for people who don't know the city very well. Central Train Station definitely succeeds in its purpose...but it doesn't exceed. With a bit of a makeover and a plan for it to be a little more user and tourist friendly, it could be able to make people's commute that touch easier.

Multiple escalators have been out of order for some time now…read more That is unacceptable. Particularly for elderly people or people with disabilities needing to commute. Infrastructure is outdated. The staff are helpful :-)) Roma St Parkland is beautiful and well maintained by the gardeners. Cafe has delicious food and nice coffee. Although expensive.

Lots of construction work being done here and it will be interesting to see the final product,…read moreuntil then follow the signs to where to go and ask the station assistants who are very helpful. Trains are very regular as this is the railway centre of Brisbane.

I should point out that all of the buses that stop here don't stop at the bus station at the Myer…read moreCentre, which probably makes a lot of sense since it does happen to be just around the corner. Mind you, there isn't a direct access to the Myer Centre bus station either. However, it does happen to be pretty cool, and it is somewhat easier to navigate that the one down at the myer centre, when the elevators work of course.

This 'bus only' station is central, air-conditioned and clean - You don't really need much else…read morefrom a bus station though really do you? There are lifts, escalators and stairs available to get you to your bus depending on your needs. There are often roaming trans-link representatives to give you information and security (although not always in sight) on site. Once you head down from the street level you will have access to electronic bus timetable information on the screens descending from the roof and if you need to plan your journey, purchase a ticket or top up your Go Card there are facilities for that too. If you want more information regarding Brisbane Bus times and the like across the road (Ann street not Adelaide) and across from the Sebel hotel there is a trans-information center.

If you want to see Queensland scenically without the burden of driving or taking a plane or bus,…read morethe tilt train is where it's at. Running from Brisbane to Cairns, the Tilt Train Offers comfortable seating and bedding options for it's patrons. My partner and I took the train from Brisbane to Hervey Bay (bear in mind the leg only goes to Maryborough West and then it's a courtesy bus to Hervey Bay) which cost around $182 return each. So overall it was an OK experience, although I do have few bug bears. Firstly the booking process is overly complicated. The amount of paperwork you have to take with you to present as proof of booking is ridulous. It was around 12 A4 sides for the 2 of us, and our confirmation pages were not even close together. Secondly is the customer service. One of the staff was nice, the rest, miserable as sin. We felt guilty ordering from their basic menu, and the manner of the staff was bordering on rude and dismissive at best. Clearly they are over their jobs. Thirdly, this is supposed to be an express service and on the way back the train crawled at an average speed of around 45 to 50 Kms an hour. This was because we had to wait for other communter services, including a tilt train coming the other way. Last gripe is the check in process. You need to be there 45 minutes early to check in your luggage which is ridiculous. It's not an international airline people. This seemed even more stupid because you could just carry your case on yourself if you liked. With that in mind make sure you check in for departure 45 minutes before the train leaves. Luggage is checked in early and closes 30 minutes before departure. So gripes aside the experience was OK, a few of their processes just need improving and the staff need to be given a refresher in customer service. I would take the train again, especially as I travel to Hervey Bay a few times a year and there's not currently a regular inexpensive way to fly there. It's quite pleasant and a comfortable experience all up.

Very nice station with trains going to most places north and south. Trains at this station frequent…read morequite regularly.