The average train between Alice Springs and Melbourne takes 3d 8h and the fastest train takes 2d 20h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Alice Springs to Melbourne. 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 Alice Springs and Melbourne. 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 Melbourne at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Manguri and take an average of 3d 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs station and arriving at Melbourne station via Manguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 8h.
Alice Springs to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Alice Springs and Melbourne is 1,890 km. The road distance is 2,364 km.
You can take a train from Alice Springs to Southern Cross Station via Manguri and Adelaide Station in around 38h 20m.
