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The Ghan
Price from £1952 per person
The Ghan follows in the footsteps of the early explorers and is named after the Afghan cameleers who provided the only link between Australia’s Red Centre and the rest of the world in the late 1800’s. The 47 hour, 2,979 km journey between Adelaide and Darwin is one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Travelling through the heart of Australia, the legendary journey begins in the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide and crosses the rugged Red Centre to reach the spectacular tropical scenery of the Top End. Whistle stop tours are available during scheduled stops at Alice Springs and Katherine. Connections with The Ghan are available from Sydney on the Indian Pacific and from Melbourne on The Overland.
The above price is Gold Service from Adelaide to Darwin sharing a twin cabin
The above price is for the Gold Service Day/Night twin berth from Adelaide to Darwin.
Gold Service
Twin berth sleeper cabins feature a comfortable 3 seater lounge converting to upper and lower sleeping berths, compact en-suite bathroom and dedicated cabin steward service. Single berth sleeper cabins share toilet and shower facilities which are located at the end of each carriage. Meals are taken in the beautifully decorated Queen Adelaide Restaurant, whilst the spacious Outback Explorer Lounge provides an ideal setting for socialising or relaxing with a quiet drink.
Platinum Service
Platinum Service offers a new level of comfort to elevate your onboard experience to a truly global standard of luxurious travel. Enjoy our new spacious private cabins complete with plush, high quality fittings and en suite; elegant dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car; along with flourishes of service, attention and indulgence that turn a holiday into a life-enhancing experience. Our new Platinum Service typifies the hospitality and attention to detail that have made Australia’s Great Train Journeys world famous.
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin
The Ghan departs from Adelaide on Sunday with the following timetabe.
| Depart Adelaide | 12.15pm (Sun) | Arrive Alice Springs | 01.45pm (Mon) |
| Depart Alice Springs | 06.00pm (Mon) | Arrive Katherine | 09.00am (Tue) |
| Depart Katherine | 01.00pm (Tue) | Arrive Darwin | 05.30pm (Tue) |
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide
The Ghan departs from Darwin on Wedneday with the following timetabe. This service operates from 6 April to 27 July and 2 November to 29 March
| Depart Darwin | 10:00am (Wed) | Arrive Katherine | 01:40pm (Wed) |
| Depart Katherine | 06:20pm (Wed) | Arrive Alice Springs | 09:10am (Thu) |
| Depart Alice Springs | 12:45pm (Thu) | Arrive Manguri | 09:20pm (Thu) |
| Depart Manguri | 11:10pm (Thu) | Arrive Adelaide | 11:30am (Fri) |
Ghan Expedition (Darwin - Adelaide)
The Ghan departs from Adelaide on Wednesday with the following timetabe. This service operates 3 August to 26 October.
| Depart Darwin | 10:00am (Wed) | Arrive Katherine | 01:40pm (Wed) |
| Depart Katherine | 06:20pm (Wed) | Arrive Alice Springs | 10:00am (Thu) |
| Depart Alice Springs | 09:45pm (Thu) | Arrive Coober Pedy | 09:00am (Fri) |
| Depart Coober Pedy | 05:50pm (Fri) | Arrive Adelaide | 10:45am (Sat) |