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Trip Overview

The train between Adelaide and Alice Springs takes 26h 30m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Adelaide to Alice Springs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 30m
Duration
1,557 km
Distance
$2,093
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Adelaide to Alice Springs train times

Trains run once a week between Adelaide and Alice Springs. The service departs Adelaide at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Alice Springs at 13:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 26h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,556.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 30m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs twice a week. Tickets cost $2,093 and the journey takes 26h 30m.

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