The average train between Adelaide and Sydney takes 23h 2m and the fastest train takes 22h 37m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Adelaide to Sydney. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Adelaide and Sydney. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide is at 8:15 AM which arrives into Sydney at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Sydney. However, there are services departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Sydney station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.
Adelaide to Sydney train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Sydney train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Sydney is 1,162.1 km. The road distance is 1,745 km.
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Central Station via Southern Cross in around 22h 37m.
