Getting around by train Australia

It is the interstate (interregional) railway station whose former name is Keswik Station. Beware, the distances are important and the trips long! You can find the departures and arrivals of the following trains:

The Overland (Adelaide-Melbourne). Approximately 10h30 of travel.

The Indian Pacific (Perth-Adelaide-Sydney). Approximately 43 hours for Perth. Approximately 26 hours for Sydney.

The Ghan (Adelaide-Alice Springs-Darwin). About 23h for Alice Springs. About 2 days to Darwin.

To reach Bunbury by train with Transwa and the entire Perth area with Transperth.

The station, also known as Perth Railway Station, has several appendices. The entrance to the Mall is reserved for Transperth travellers.

The Prospector, nicknamed the Kalgoorlie Train by locals, travels regularly between Perth and Kalgoorlie, a journey time of around 7 hours. This is a real passenger train, which is quite rare in Australia for long distances. The Indian Pacific, Great Southern and Ghan are mainly tourist trains. The Indian Pacific, which links Perth and Sydney and arrives in Kalgoorlie twice a week, makes a one-hour stop here. You can take a quick guided tour of the town before the train departs.

The Indian Pacific train links the Indian and Pacific Oceans, crossing the entire country 4,352 km from west to east - the longest train journey in the country! It links Perth to Sydney via Kalgoorlie, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains. Pass through unique landscapes: outback, vast plains, deserts, mountains... A 4-day trip with great excursions at every stop, some included, others extra. Take a look at the website.

The Ghan is a mythical train that connects Adelaide to Darwin, in 2, 3 or 4 days. Its name honors the Afghan camel drivers, who played a key role in the first crossings of Australia through the center, as well as in the construction of the telegraph line. The Ghan is a luxury tourist train with stops in Alice Springs for guided tours and in Katherine for a cruise to Nitmiluk Gorge (helicopter flight at extra cost), as well as a quicker stop in the middle of the desert at night to enjoy the starry sky.

Opened in December 2017, the Byron Solar Train connects downtown Byron to the North Beach neighborhood and Byron Arts Estate via a 2-mile coastline. Far from the current aesthetic canons, this train is made of two cars dating from the 40s perfectly restored (the twin of the locomotive is in the railway museum in Tenterfield). On board, you can relax as you travel through the coastal rainforest and coastal wetlands. The trip takes 10 minutes one way or 25 minutes round trip from the North Beach station.

Sydney Central Station is the main hub for various rail services and the stop for many long-distance bus companies. An information desk provides information on all journeys from Sydney. For suburban trains and those departing from Sydney (to Newcastle, Canberra, Kiama etc.), you can consult the Transport NSW website: www.nswtrainlink.info. The Discovery Pass may be of interest. For travel on the Indian Pacific, visit www.journeybeyondrail.com.au.

This station, which dates back to 1928, is the departure point for commuter trains (note that Intersate trains leave from the Adelaide Parklands Terminal). Since 1985, the overhead section has become the Adelaide Casino.

Adelaide Railways Station Infocentre. At the same location, this is one of two public transport information centers in Adelaide. Another is located in the city center, Currie Street Infocentre. Information on commuter trains, buses and streetcars, timetables, fares and possible passes...

Like the Ghana or Indian Pacific, the Great Southern is now run by Journey Beyond Rail, which offers a very good quality service aimed at travelers who want a fairly luxurious experience while enjoying the superb scenery and experiences available along the way. The journey between Brisbane and Adelaide takes three days and two nights, with stops in Coffs Harbour, the Grampians or the Hunter Valley, depending on the itinerary, which you can check on the website. You should expect to pay around AU$2,000-3,000 per person (booking in advance).

The Ghan is a mythical train that runs from Adelaide to Darwin in 3 or 4 days. Its name honors the Afghan camel drivers who played an essential role in the first central crossings of Australia, as well as in the construction of the telegraph line. This is a luxurious tourist train with stops in Alice Springs, Katherine and a stop in the middle of the desert. Take your time and add experiences along the way. Allow around AU$1,500 for the Adelaide - Alice Springs journey and around AU$3,000 to Darwin.

The Indian Pacific train links the Indian and Pacific Oceans, crossing the entire country 4,352 km from west to east - the longest train journey in the country. It reaches Perth from Sydney (and vice versa) via Kalgoorlie, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains. You'll embark on a journey through unique landscapes: outback, huge plains, deserts, mountains... A 4-day trip with great excursions at every stop, some included, others extra. Have a look at the website.