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Premium · No. Indian Pacific

Indian Pacific train timings

Sydney CentralPerth Station
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRunning days
10:55
Departs Sydney
07:30 +3
Arrives Perth
68h 35m
Journey time
4,352 km
Distance

Indian Pacific timetable

3 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1Sydney Central—10:55
2Adelaide Parklands Terminal13:00 (+1d)14:00 (+1d)
3Perth Station07:30 (+3d)—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Journey Beyond on the day.

Indian Pacific: Sydney to Perth

Indian Pacific is a premium train run by Journey Beyond between Sydney Central and Perth Station. The full journey covers 4,352 km and takes 68h 35m, with 1 intermediate stop.

It leaves Sydney Central at 10:55 and reaches Perth Station at 07:30 on day 4. It runs on Wednesday and Sunday. On the way it stops at Adelaide Parklands Terminal.

The Indian Pacific is Australia's most legendary long-distance train, running from Sydney Central to Perth Station — a journey of 4,352 km across the continent over approximately 65 hours (3 nights). Operated by Journey Beyond, it crosses the Nullarbor Plain including the longest straight stretch of railway in the world at 478 km. The train features Gold Service and Platinum Service sleeper cabins with all meals and off-train excursions included.

How to book Indian Pacific tickets

Tickets are sold by Journey Beyond on journeybeyondrail.com.au and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.

Book on journeybeyondrail.com.au

Indian Pacific: common questions

What time does Indian Pacific leave Sydney?
Indian Pacific departs Sydney Central at 10:55 and arrives at Perth Station at 07:30 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does Indian Pacific take from Sydney to Perth?
The scheduled journey time is 68h 35m for 4,352 km.
Which stations does Indian Pacific stop at?
Indian Pacific calls at Sydney Central, Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Perth Station.
Does Indian Pacific run every day?
No. It runs on Wednesday and Sunday.
Where can I book Indian Pacific tickets?
On Journey Beyond's own site, journeybeyondrail.com.au. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.