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Sydney to Adelaide trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Sydney and Adelaide takes 25h 50m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Sydney 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.

25h 50m
Duration
1,684 km
Distance
$400
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Sydney to Adelaide train times

Trains run once a week between Sydney and Adelaide. The service departs Sydney at 2:20 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Adelaide at 15:40:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,684.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 50m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands once a week. Tickets cost $400–3,700 and the journey takes 25h 50m.

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