The Ghan - Rail from Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide and vv.

Overview

It’s an odd name for a train but in Australian history it is a living legend, one that soared to new prominence with the extension of the journey to Darwin. Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, you’ll experience one of the most fascinating of the world’s great train journeys. Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes from fertile countryside surrounding Adelaide to the rusty hues of the Red Centre, on to the tropical splendour of the Top End. Enjoy two nights aboard this great train in either direction through the heart of the continent. You might want to consider taking one of the optional tours offered to passengers in either Alice Springs (ranging from a visit to the flora and fauna on show in the Desert Park to a cultural tour of Aboriginal Sacred Sites, plus a more general tour of such Alice highlights as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Telegraph Station), or Katherine (where you can explore its famous gorge by boat, canoe or helicopter).

Timetable

Northbound - Year Round

Departs: Adelaide 1220 Sun Arrives: Alice Springs 1345 Mon

Departs: Alice Springs 1800 Mon Arrives: Darwin 1730 Tue

An additional service operates 7 Apr – 27 Oct

Departs: Adelaide 1220 Wed Arrives: Alice Springs 1345 Thu

Departs: Alice Springs 1800 Thu Arrives: Darwin 1830 Fri

Southbound - Year Round

Departs: Darwin 1000 Wed Arrives: Alice Springs 0910 Thu

Departs: Alice Springs 1245 Thu Arrives: Adelaide 1230 Fri

An additional service operates 10 Apr - 30 Oct

Departs: Darwin 0900 Sat Arrives: Alice Springs 1115 Sun

Departs: Alice Springs 1515 Sun Arrives: Adelaide 1230 Mon

Note: check with your consultant for any recent changes.

Gold Service

Gold Service twin cabins feature a three seater chair which converts to upper and lower sleeping berths at night. En-suite facilities with toilet, washbasin and shower are included in the cabin. Gold Service single cabins feature a lounge chair converting to a single sleeping berth at night. Toilet and shower facilities, which are shared with other single travellers, are located at the end of each carriage.

Adelaide – Alice Springs or Alice Springs – Darwin and vv from £563

Adelaide – Darwin or vv from £1090

Meals are included in the fare as is access to the Outback Explorer Lounge car.

Platinum Service

Platinum Service is available in two configurations Double or Twin bed, with the size of the cabins (7.7 sq m) almost double the size of the Gold Twin. Each cabin has it own private full en suite including full size shower and vanity with basin and toilet. By day the cabin is a private lounge with sofa, ottomans and coffee table as well as views out of both sides of the train. Platinum Service is not available on all journeys; ask your consultant for details.

Adelaide – Alice Springs or Alice Springs – Darwin and vv from £2328

Adelaide – Darwin or vv from £2932

As well as meals, Platinum Service includes morning and afternoon tea served to the cabin, canapés and welcome drink served to cabin prior to departure, a nightcap each evening and access to the Outback Explorer lounge car. But the pricing of the Platinum service means breaking the journey in Alice is not a sensible option.