The average train between Alice Springs and Adelaide takes 36h 55m and the fastest train takes 36h 35m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Alice Springs to Adelaide. 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 3 times a week between Alice Springs and Adelaide. The earliest departure is at 9:45 PM at night, and the last departure from Alice Springs is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Adelaide at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs station and arriving at Adelaide station via Manguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.
Alice Springs to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Station.
The distance between Alice Springs and Adelaide is 1,329.4 km. The road distance is 1,557 km.
You can take a train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Station via Manguri in around 25h 55m.