Day 1 – Alice Springs
You’ll board The Ghan at Alice Springs at midday, settling into your chosen cabin and getting…
The Ghan • Alice Springs to Adelaide
2 day Rail Journey – from £985
Journey from the heart of Australia to its southern coast on this all-inclusive, two-day epic outback journey on board the legendary Ghan train.
- Enjoy breakfast as you travel through the Flinders Ranges
- Marvel at the night sky across the outback
- Sit back at enjoy all inclusive drinks in the Explorers Lounge
- Enjoy first class dining, with a locally inspired menu and all-inclusive drinks
- Book with flights as part of a complete Australia rail holiday
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can include this Ghan rail journey from Alice Springs to Adelaide in a longer Australia holiday. Just let us know what you would like to do.
You’ll board The Ghan at Alice Springs at midday, settling into your chosen cabin and getting to know your fellow guests as you begin your journey through the Outback.
After a delicious dinner, the menu inspired by the local area, you will stop at the remote rail siding of Manguri for a spectacular stargazing experience.
Your chosen Ghan cabin
Dinner
Day 1
| Alice Springs
You’ll board The Ghan at Alice Springs at midday, settling into your chosen cabin and getting to know your fellow guests as you begin your journey through the Outback.
After a delicious dinner, the menu inspired by the local area, you will stop at the remote rail siding of Manguri for a spectacular stargazing experience.
Your chosen Ghan cabin
Dinner
Day 2 – Adelaide
Enjoy your breakfast with views of the Flinders Ranges, watching the landscape gradually transform from the…
Enjoy your breakfast with views of the Flinders Ranges, watching the landscape gradually transform from the rugged Outback to the rolling pastoral lands of South Australia.
You’ll be served a final lunch on board, before you roll into your final stop of Adelaide in the early afternoon.
Breakfast and lunch
Day 2
| Adelaide
Enjoy your breakfast with views of the Flinders Ranges, watching the landscape gradually transform from the rugged Outback to the rolling pastoral lands of South Australia.
You’ll be served a final lunch on board, before you roll into your final stop of Adelaide in the early afternoon.
Breakfast and lunch
The Ghan Train Cabins
A choice of Gold, Gold Premium or Platinum Service is available on The Ghan train between Alice Springs and Adelaide.
Gold Cabins
A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper…
- A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
- En-suite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
- Large window
- All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and access to the Outback Explorer Lounge
- Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
- 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
Gold Cabins
- A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
- En-suite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
- Large window
- All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and access to the Outback Explorer Lounge
- Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
- 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
Gold Premium Cabins
A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single,…
- A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single, or upper and lower berth at night
- Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
- Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
- 75 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
- Priority luggage check-in
- Welcome drink served in cabin
- Enhanced drinks package and an enhanced turndown service, including a nightcap and a premium sleep pack
Upgrade to Gold Premium from £200
Gold Premium Cabins
- A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single, or upper and lower berth at night
- Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
- Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
- 75 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
- Priority luggage check-in
- Welcome drink served in cabin
- Enhanced drinks package and an enhanced turndown service, including a nightcap and a premium sleep pack
Upgrade to Gold Premium from £200
Platinum Cabins
A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by…
- A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
- Expansive windows on either side of the train
- Full size ensuite shower room
- All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
- Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
- 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
- Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal
Upgrade to Platinum from £1096
Platinum Cabins
- A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
- Expansive windows on either side of the train
- Full size ensuite shower room
- All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
- Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
- 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
- Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal
Upgrade to Platinum from £1096
2025 Departure Timetable
The Ghan Alice Springs to Adelaide train is scheduled to operate in November 2025.
November 2025
Thursday 12:45 – Depart Alice Springs
Thursday evening – Manguri Experience
Friday 13:00 – Arrive Adelaide
The reverse journey, from Adelaide to…
- Thursday 12:45 – Depart Alice Springs
- Thursday evening – Manguri Experience
- Friday 13:00 – Arrive Adelaide
The reverse journey, from Adelaide to Alice Springs operates more regularly.
November 2025
- Thursday 12:45 – Depart Alice Springs
- Thursday evening – Manguri Experience
- Friday 13:00 – Arrive Adelaide
The reverse journey, from Adelaide to Alice Springs operates more regularly.
Meals & Inclusions
All-inclusive meals
Fine wines and beverages
1 night aboard The Ghan train
Stargazing excursion in Manguri, South Australia
Departure Dates
Check for departure dates that suit you:
2025-11-06
2025-11-13
2025-11-20
2025-11-27
To confirm availability call 0333 234 2889
Flights & More Options
With FREEDOM, you can book everything you need for your Australia rail holiday in one place; Ghan and Indian Pacific train journeys, flights, hotels, tours and more.
Please note, advanced booking is highly recommended. Both Gold and Platinum cabins regularly sell out.
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Australia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
The Ghan • Alice Springs to Adelaide
2 day Rail Journey – from £985
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