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Welcome to The Sunflower Express!

TransitCare is proud to support the 2026 Kalbar Sunflower Festival.

On Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May we are providing free transport for festival ticket holders to Kalbar and return, from Beenleigh and Ipswich.

Learn about this service below then scroll down to book your seat!

About the Sunflower Express

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Service Timetable*

Travel to the Festival
Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May

Pick Up Location

Departure Times

Beenleigh Train Station

7.15am

East Ipswich Train Station (Merton St Park & Ride)

8am

Beenleigh Train Station

10.15am

East Ipswich Train Station (Merton St Park & Ride)

11am

Beenleigh Train Station

12.15pm

East Ipswich Train Station (Merton St Park & Ride)

1pm

 

Return from the Festival
Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May

Pick Up Location

Departure Times

Drop Off Location

Sunflower Festival Bus Parking Area (look for the TransitCare vehicle)

1pm

Beenleigh Train Station

East Ipswich Train Station (Merton St Park & Ride)

3pm

Beenleigh Train Station

East Ipswich Train Station (Merton St Park & Ride)

5pm

Beenleigh Train Station

East Ipswich Train Station (Merton St Park & Ride)

*Please note that the service timetable may be subject to change. TransitCare will notify booked passengers of any changes to the timetable.

Booking form

Booking by call as well

Bookings close at 11am on Wednesday 29 April