The Ghan is one of Australia's most iconic long-distance trains, running from Adelaide to Darwin through the red centre of Australia — covering 2,979 km in approximately 54 hours. Operated by Journey Beyond, it passes through Alice Springs (the Outback's main town) and has been running since 1929. Named after the Afghan cameleers who pioneered the route, it offers Gold, Platinum, and a Discovery Pass.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide Parklands Terminal Adelaide | Start | 12:20 |
| 2 | Port Augusta Port Augusta | 17:15 | 17:30 |
| 3 | Alice Springs Alice Springs | 12:30 | 14:30 |
| 4 | Katherine Katherine | 05:00 | 05:30 |
| 5 | Darwin Darwin | 10:30 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Australia railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
The Ghan is one of Australia's most iconic long-distance trains, running from Adelaide to Darwin through the red centre of Australia — covering 2,979 km in approximately 54 hours. Operated by Journey Beyond, it passes through Alice Springs (the Outback's main town) and has been running since 1929. Named after the Afghan cameleers who pioneered the route, it offers Gold, Platinum, and a Discovery Pass.
The train runs on Sun. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 22h 10m.
Available travel classes include Holiday, Gold, Gold Kangaroo, Platinum. Fares start from AUD 580 for Holiday.
Book The Ghan tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book The Ghan tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Contact Journey Beyond for schedule information, delay updates, and booking assistance via their official website or station helpdesk.
Visit Journey BeyondThe Ghan departs at 12:20 and arrives at the final destination at 10:30. Total journey time is approximately 22h 10m. Always verify current timings with Journey Beyond before travelling.
The Ghan fares start from approximately 580 (economy class). Book at journeybeyondrail.com.au for the latest prices.
Book The Ghan tickets at journeybeyondrail.com.au, the official Journey Beyond booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
The Ghan makes 5 stops. The route starts at Adelaide Parklands Terminal and ends at Darwin. Major intermediate stops include Port Augusta, Alice Springs, Katherine.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Journey Beyond website or app before booking.
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