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The Overland • Melbourne to Adelaide by Train

1 day Rail Journey – from £88

Travel from Melbourne to Adelaide (or reverse) aboard The Overland. An affordable and convenient way to travel, the journey offers spectacular scenery as you go.

  • Experience luxury rail travel from the team behind the iconic Ghan
  • Relax in comfortable reclining seats in Red or Red Premium Service
  • Take in spectacular, ever-changing views throughout the journey
  • Discover the history of this Australian railway, operating for over a century
  • Enjoy warm hospitality and a range of delicious on board dining options

The Overland Onboard Experience

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Enjoy the high levels of service that has become synonymous with The Ghan and the Indian Pacific, but with the convenience of a ten hour daytime service. There are two service levels to choose from.

Onboard The Overland Train, Red Service Seat

Red Service

Embrace the comfort and romance of a rail journey in Red Service aboard the Overland, ideal…

Embrace the comfort and romance of a rail journey in Red Service aboard the Overland, ideal for travellers looking for affordable travel. Enjoy:

  • Comfortable reclining seats with generous legroom in a two by two configuration
  • Meals and refreshments are available from the licensed Café 828
  • Luggage allowance of 2 x 20kg per person checked bags
Onboard The Overland Train, Red Service Seat

Red Service

Embrace the comfort and romance of a rail journey in Red Service aboard the Overland, ideal for travellers looking for affordable travel. Enjoy:

  • Comfortable reclining seats with generous legroom in a two by two configuration
  • Meals and refreshments are available from the licensed Café 828
  • Luggage allowance of 2 x 20kg per person checked bags
Onboard The Overland Train, Red Service Seat
Onboard The Overland Train, Red Premium Service Seat

Red Premium Service

Take your rail experience to the next level and enjoy additional perks with Red Premium Service….

Take your rail experience to the next level and enjoy additional perks with Red Premium Service. You will receive:

  • All-inclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Comfortable reclining seats with additional legroom, in a two and one configuration
  • Access to the licenced Café 828 Carriage
  • In-seat dining and trolley service
  • Luggage allowance of 2 x 30kgs checked bags
Onboard The Overland Train, Red Premium Service Seat

Red Premium Service

Take your rail experience to the next level and enjoy additional perks with Red Premium Service. You will receive:

  • All-inclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Comfortable reclining seats with additional legroom, in a two and one configuration
  • Access to the licenced Café 828 Carriage
  • In-seat dining and trolley service
  • Luggage allowance of 2 x 30kgs checked bags
Onboard The Overland Train, Red Premium Service Seat

The Overland Timetable

The Melbourne to Adelaide runs twice a week in each direction.

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Melbourne to Adelaide

The Melbourne to Adelaide train departs Monday and Friday, year round. Departs: 08:05 Arrives: 17:55

The Melbourne to Adelaide train departs Monday and Friday, year round.

Departs: 08:05

Arrives: 17:55

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Melbourne to Adelaide

The Melbourne to Adelaide train departs Monday and Friday, year round.

Departs: 08:05

Arrives: 17:55

The Overland
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Adelaide to Melbourne

The Adelaide to Melbourne train departs Sunday and Thursday, year round. Departs: 07:45 Arrives: 18:50

The Adelaide to Melbourne train departs Sunday and Thursday, year round.

Departs: 07:45

Arrives: 18:50

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Adelaide to Melbourne

The Adelaide to Melbourne train departs Sunday and Thursday, year round.

Departs: 07:45

Arrives: 18:50

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Flights & More Options

With FREEDOM, you can book everything you need for your Australia rail holiday in one place; the Overland rail journey, flights, hotels, tours and more.

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The Overland • Melbourne to Adelaide by Train

1 day Rail Journey – from £88

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