Australia Rail Journeys
There's something magical and romantic about train journeys, from the times when the adventure of travel was the travel itself. Today the carriages are comfortable and air-conditioned and you'll find lounges, bars and fine dining in the restaurant and buffet cars.
Various classes of travel are available from coach class seats to first class sleepers with private bathrooms.
Hop aboard and enjoy an epic Australian rail journey. It's a great way to travel between two holiday centres as you relax in comfort and watch this great continent unfold.
The Ghan
Australia's most famous rail adventure was named after the Afghan Camel Trains that originally made the arduous journey from Adelaide to the Red Centre. Today's Ghan whisks you through the spectacular and formidable outback to Alice Springs in 20 hours and continues right up to Darwin.
Gold Service - offers en suite accommodation, sumptuous meals, excluding drinks, and use of an exclusive lounge and bar.
Platinum Service - for the ultimate in luxury travel, Platinum Service offers all the Gold Service inclusions with deluxe double bed cabins and private en suite facilities including a full size shower. Upgrade from Gold Service from just £615pp.
Departs | Arrives | Gold Service | Coach class | Add to Planner |
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Adelaide to Alice Springs | Sun | Mon | 623 | 219 |
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| Departs Adelaide: 12:20pm Days of Departure: Sunday (Year round)... Read more |
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Alice Springs to Adelaide | Thu | Fri | 623 | 219 |
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| Departs Alice Springs: 12:45 (Thursday) 15:15 (Sunday) Days of... Read more |
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Alice Springs to Darwin | Mon | Tue | 623 | 219 |
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| Departs Alice Springs: 18:00 Departure Days: Monday (year round)... Read more |
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Darwin to Alice Springs | Wed | Thu | 623 | 219 |
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| Departs Darwin: 10:00 Wednesday (year round) 09:00 Saturday (10 April... Read more |
Indian Pacific
There's no other rail journey quite like it, from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean through Australia's great outback, travelling 4352 kilometres in about 65 hours. This mighty train passes through the Blue Mountains, rolling green pasture land, mining towns and the Nullarbor Desert, with scheduled stops and tour options at Broken Hill, Adelaide and the gold mining town of Kalgoorlie.
Gold Service - offers en suite accommodation, sumptuous meals, excluding drinks, and use of an exclusive lounge and bar.
Platinum Service - for the ultimate in luxury travel, Platinum Service offers all the Gold Service inclusions with deluxe double bed cabins and private en suite facilities including a full size shower. Upgrade from Gold Service from just £215pp.
Departs | Arrives | Gold Service | Coach class | Add to Planner |
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Sydney to Adelaide | Wed | Thu | 423 | 189 |
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| Departs Sydney: 14:55 Days of Departure: Wednesday (year round)... Read more |
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Adelaide to Sydney | Tue | Wed | 423 | 189 |
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| Departs Adelaide: 10:00 Days of Departure: Tuesday (year round)... Read more |
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Adelaide to Perth | Sun | Tue | 922 | 285 |
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| Departs Adelaide: 18:40 Days of Departure: Thursday (year round)... Read more |
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Perth to Adelaide | Sun | Tue | 922 | 285 |
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| Departs Perth: 11:55 Days of Departure: Sunday (year round)... Read more |
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Sydney to Perth | Wed | Sat | 1222 | 444 |
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| Departs Sydney: 14:55 Days of Departure: Wednesday (year round)... Read more |
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Perth to Sydney | Sun | Wed | 1222 | 444 |
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| Departs Perth: 11:55 Days of Departure: Sunday (year round)... Read more |
Sunlander/Queenslander
A classic Queensland journey from temperate Brisbane to Cairns in the Tropical North in about 32 hours. Relax in style in the themed carriages, the Tropics Bar, and Macrossan Lounge as you travel effortlessly through the state's beautiful and diverse landscape.
A deluxe Queenslander class offers an exclusive lounge and dining car, with full gourmet meals, excluding drinks, and entertainment included.
Sunlander Class - offers private single or twin accommodation with shared facilities and access to the club and restaurant cars.
departs | arrives | Queens- lander | Sun- lander | Add to Planner |
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Brisbane to Cairns | Sun | Mon | 479 | 267 |
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| Departs Brisbane: 09:00 (Sunday) 13:25 (Tuesday & Thursday) Days... Read more |
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Cairns to Brisbane | Tue | Wed | 479 | 267 |
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| Departs Cairns: 09:15 Days of Departure: Tuesday, Thursday,... Read more |
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Brisbane to Whitsundays | Thu | Fri | 410 | 226 |
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| Departs Brisbane: 13:25 (Tuesday & Thursday) 09:00 (Sunday) Days... Read more |
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Whitsundays to Brisbane | Tue | Wed | 389 | 215 |
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| Departs Proserpine: 20:55 Days of Departure: Tuesday, Thursday,... Read more |
Intercity Services
An affordable and convenient way to travel between Australia's main cities, enjoying spectacular scenery as you go.
Both First Class and Coach Class cabins have reclining seats, air conditioning and buffet services.
Departs | 1st class | 1st class | Coach class | Add to Planner |
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Melbourne to Sydney | 2 x daily | 159 | 108 | 77 |
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| Departs Melbourne: 08:30 (daylight service), 19:55 (overnight... Read more |
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Sydney to Melbourne | 2 x daily | 159 | 108 | 45* |
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| Departs Sydney: 07:42 (Daylight service), 20:40 (Overnight... Read more |
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Adelaide to Melbourne | Mon | - | 82 | 56 |
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| Departs Adelaide: 07:40 Days of Departure: Monday, Wednesday,... Read more |
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Melbourne to Adelaide | Tue | - | 82 | 56 |
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| Departs Melbourne: 08:05 (Tuesday & Thursday) 08:40... Read more |
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Sydney to Brisbane | 2 x daily | 154 | 102 | 45* |
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| Departs Sydney: 07:15 (day service) or 16:12* (overnight... Read more |
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Brisbane to Sydney | 2 x daily | 154 | 102 | 77 |
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| Departs Brisbane: 07:30 or 15:20* (4th October 2010 to 4th April 2011... Read more |
Rail Escapes
Discover the best of Australia and its diverse scenery with our brilliantly planned rail escapes, which are a holiday within themselves.They combine the excitement of Australia's top tourist destinations with the comfort and convenience of rail travel in between, comfortable accommodation and plenty of time for sightseeing and exploring. You can also design your own unique rail escape with help from your Freedom Australia consultant.
Departs | Coach Class From | First Class From | Add to Planner |
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Southern Cities - Sydney-Adelaide-Melbourne | Sat | 739 | 1035 |
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| Travel in style between these great Australian cities, with plenty of time to see the sights... Read more |
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Island Adventure - Brisbane to Cairns | Thu | 987 | 1172 |
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| An 8 day East Coast adventure combining spectacular Queensland scenery with a relaxed stay on beautiful Hamilton Island... Read more |
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Red Centre & Kakadu - Ayers Rock to Darwin | Fri | 1474 | 1929 |
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| Discover the wonders of Ayers Rock, Alice Springs and the tropical wetlands of Kakadu on this sensational journey... Read more |
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The Southern Spirit | 2495 | 2750 |
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| One of Australia's Great Rail Journeys, winding its way between the impressive cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and... Read more |
Rail Passes
Passes cover a variety of Ghan, Indian Pacific and Intercity services and last for 3 or 6 months. Choose the one that suits your itinerary.
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Ausrail Pass | 406 | 556 |
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| Unlimited travel in any direction and as often as you like across the whole rail network and connecting coach services,... Read more |
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Aus Reef & Outback | 378 | 514 |
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| Unlimited travel in any direction and as often as you like on the Ghan, Indian Pacific, Overland, Sunlander and Tilt... Read more |
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Queenslander Explorer Pass | 219 | 309 |
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| Unlimited travel in any direction and as often as you like on the Sunlander, Spirit of the Outback, Westlander,... Read more |
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Rail Explorer Pass | 254 | 332 |
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| Unlimited travel in any direction and as often as you like on the Ghan, Indian Pacific and Overland trains... Read more |
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