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.

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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Australia's most famous rail adventure was named after the Afghan Camel Trains that originally made the arduous journey from Adelaide to the Red Centre.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 twin accommodation, sumptuous meals, selected 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 £783pp.
 

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The Ghan
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Gold Service
sleeper

Coach class
seat

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Adelaide to Alice Springs
  Adelaide to Alice Springs

Sun
Wed

Mon
Thu

744

269

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  Departs Adelaide: 12:20pm Days of Departure: Sunday (Year round)... Read more
Alice Springs to Adelaide
  Alice Springs to Adelaide

Thu
Sun

Fri
Mon

744

269

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  Departs Alice Springs: 12:45 (Thursday) 15:15 (Sunday) Days of... Read more
Alice Springs to Darwin
  Alice Springs to Darwin

Mon
Thu

Tue
Fri

744

269

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  Departs Alice Springs: 18:00 Departure Days: Monday (year round)... Read more
Darwin to Alice Springs
  Darwin to Alice Springs

Wed
Sat

Thu
Sun

744

269

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  Departs Darwin: 10:00 Wednesday (year round) 09:00 Saturday (06 June... 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 twin accommodation, sumptuous meals, selected 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 £371pp.
 

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Indian Pacific
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Arrives

Gold Service
sleeper

Coach class
seat

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Sydney to Adelaide
  Sydney to Adelaide

Wed
Sat

Thu
Sun

529

235

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  Departs Sydney: 14:55 Days of Departure: Wednesday (year round)... Read more
Adelaide to Sydney
  Adelaide to Sydney

Tue
Fri

Wed
Sat

529

235

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  Departs Adelaide: 10:00 Days of Departure: Tuesday (year round)... Read more
Adelaide to Perth
  Adelaide to Perth

Sun
Thu

Tue
Sat

1094

345

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  Departs Adelaide: 18:40 Days of Departure: Thursday (year round)... Read more
Perth to Adelaide
  Perth to Adelaide

Sun
Wed

Tue
Fri

1094

345

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  Departs Perth: 11:55 Days of Departure: Sunday (year round)... Read more
Sydney to Perth
  Sydney to Perth

Wed
Sat

Sat
Tue

1499

545

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  Departs Sydney: 14:55 Days of Departure: Wednesday (year round) (31... Read more
Perth to Sydney
  Perth to Sydney

Sun
Wed

Wed
Sat

1499

545

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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.
 

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Sunlander/Queenslander
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Sun- lander
sleeper

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Brisbane to Cairns
  Brisbane to Cairns

Sun
Tue
Thu

Mon
Wed
Fri

559

312

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  Departs Brisbane: 09:00 (Sunday) 13:25 (Tuesday & Thursday) Days... Read more
Cairns to Brisbane
  Cairns to Brisbane

Tue
Thu
Sat

Wed
Fri
Sun

559

312

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  Departs Cairns: 09:15 Days of Departure: Tuesday, Thursday,... Read more
Brisbane to Whitsundays
  Brisbane to Whitsundays

Sun
Tue
Thur

Mon
Wed
Fri

482

266

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  Departs Brisbane: 09. Read more
Whitsundays to Brisbane
  Whitsundays to Brisbane

Tue
Thu
Sat

Wed
Fri
Sun

482

266

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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.
 

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Intercity Services
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1st class
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1st class
seat

Coach class
seat

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Melbourne to Sydney
  Melbourne to Sydney

2 x daily

169

115

82

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  Departs Melbourne: 08:30 (daylight service), 19:55 (overnight... Read more
Sydney to Melbourne
  Sydney to Melbourne

2 x daily

169

115

82

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  Departs Sydney: 07:42 (Daylight service), 20:40 (Overnight... Read more
Adelaide to Melbourne
  Adelaide to Melbourne

Mon
Wed
Fri

-

104

75

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  Departs Adelaide: 07:40 Days of Departure: Monday, Wednesday,... Read more
Melbourne to Adelaide
  Melbourne to Adelaide

Tue
Thu
Sat

-

104

75

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  Departs Melbourne: 08:05 (Tuesday & Thursday) 08:40... Read more
Sydney to Brisbane
  Sydney to Brisbane

2 x daily

169

115

82

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  Departs Sydney: 07:15 (day service) or 16:12* (overnight... Read more
Brisbane to Sydney
  Brisbane to Sydney

2 x daily

169

115

82

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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. They combine the excitement of Australia's top tourist destinations with the comfort and convenience of rail travel , first class accommodation and plenty of time for sightseeing and exploring.

Rail Escapes can be extended, or design your own rail itinerary with help from your Freedom Australia consultant.

 

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Southern Cities - Sydney-Adelaide-Melbourne
  Southern Cities - Sydney-Adelaide-Melbourne

Sat

734

1096

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  Travel in style between these great Australian cities, with plenty of time to see the sights... Read more
Island Adventure - Brisbane to Cairns
  Island Adventure - Brisbane to Cairns

Thu

846

1062

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  An 6 day East Coast adventure combining spectacular Queensland scenery with a relaxed stay on beautiful Hamilton Island... Read more
Red Centre & Kakadu - Ayers Rock to Darwin
  Red Centre & Kakadu - Ayers Rock to Darwin

Fri

1424

1899

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  Discover the wonders of Ayers Rock, Alice Springs and the tropical wetlands of Kakadu on this sensational journey... Read more
Rail Escape prices are per person based on 2 people sharing

Rail Passes

 
Discover Australia at your own pace with our great value Rail Passes. They offer the flexibility to travel when you want and as often as you like - all at one great price.

There are passes lasting 3 to 6 months to cover the Ghan, Indian Pacific Queensland Rail and most intercity services. Choose the one that suits your holiday. 

 

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Rail Passes
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6 month

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Ausrail Pass
  Ausrail Pass

430

588

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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
Aus Reef & Outback
  Aus Reef & Outback

406

551

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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
Queenslander Explorer Pass
  Queenslander Explorer Pass

231

324

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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
Rail Explorer Pass
  Rail Explorer Pass

278

366

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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
All travel based in economy seating

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