The train between Melbourne and Alice Springs takes 3d 6h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Melbourne 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.
Trains run once a week between Melbourne and Alice Springs. The service departs Melbourne at 8:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Alice Springs at 13:45:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Alice Springs station via Adelaide Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 6h.
Melbourne to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Melbourne to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Alice Springs station.
The distance between Melbourne and Alice Springs is 1,890 km. The road distance is 2,364 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross Station to Alice Springs via Adelaide Station in around 37h 55m.
