Adelaide-Alice Springs / Platinum Twin Cabin
The Ghan 
- Adelaide
The Ghan
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Child Policy:
Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC25:
Gold Service:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge (maximum 1 per paying adult), unless the infant is to occupy a seat or a berth, then child rates apply.
Child: 4-15 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Platinum Service:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge (maximum 1 per paying adult), unless the infant is to occupy a seat or a berth, then child rates apply.
Child: 4-15 years inclusive - adult rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC26:
Booking requirements:
- Passengers first names are to be provided at time of booking.
- Guests mobile phone number to be provided at time of booking.
Luggage:
- Guests must comply with the relevant luggage requirements listed.
Travel Insurance:
- Travel insurance is highly recommended. Rail journeys go through remote Australian regions, which sometimes result in severe weather events, flash flooding, bushfires and remote location medical evacuations.
Fit to Travel:
- You must ensure that you are medically and physically fit for travel. Before you confirm your booking, you must advise of any medical or physical condition that will or may require medical attention, medication, or special treatment during your rail journey. You must complete our Fitness to Travel form (https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/terms-conditions/) within a reasonable time after your booking is confirmed and before travel. If a guest has a condition that may significantly affect the enjoyment, health or safety of themselves or any other person on board, booking may be refused or cancelled.
Dietary Requests:
- Special dietary requests are required to be notified to us within 7 days after booking is confirmed. The Ghan will endeavour to communicate your requirements to relevant suppliers, however we cannot guarantee requests will be met by suppliers. It is your responsibility to check that meals and beverages do not contain any allergens.
Check in:
- You must check in at the location stated on your travel documents no more than 2.5 hours and no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure. You must show suitable photo identification on check in.
Dangerous Goods:
- Your luggage must not contain any items which are dangerous, illegal, liable to harm or annoy other guests or otherwise unsuitable. Animals are not permitted onboard (except assistance animals).
No Smoking Policy:
- All trains are entirely smoke free in accordance with relevant state government regulations. Guests are not to smoke (including e-cigarettes) on the train.
Searches:
- If Journey Beyond has reasonable cause to believe that a guest is carrying a prohibited item, an authorised representative may, subject to applicable laws, search of inspect the guest's luggage.
Off Train Excursions and Experiences:
- Excursions may be cancelled or modified due to inclement weather, train scheduling or other circumstances. There are no refunds for any such cancellations or modifications.
Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC26:
Adelaide
Adelaide Parklands Terminal
Richmond Road,
Keswick, South Australia.
- Check-in: at least 1 hour prior to departure.
Transfers for the Platinum Services:
- Transfers to Adelaide Terminal and from the Alice Springs Terminal are included in the Platinum Service fares.
- At the time of booking, please ensure the guests hotel is advised to the Rail Australia reservations team.
- Transfers included within 60km radius of rail terminal.
Maximum Passengers per Cabin:
- 2 Adults (or 1 Adult and 1 Child) and up to 2 Infants.
Bedding Configuration (subject to availability):
- 2 Singles.
Luggage Allowance:
- 3 x 30Kg checked in luggage. Checked in luggage can not be accessed during the journey.
- Plus one overnight bag not exceeding 10kg per person and 1 personal bag.
- Luggage check in opens 2.5 hours before departure and closes 60 mins prior to departure.
Platinum Service:
- Platinum cabins are spacious (almost twice the size of Gold Service cabins), with an oversized panoramic window and private ensuite bathroom.
- Ensuites are equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet and Australian organic bathroom amenities.
- Picture windows offering views out both sides of the train.
- During the day the cabins are a private lounge with a moveable table and 2 ottomans.
- By night cabins convert to twin single beds.
- Cabin Steward Service to cater for guest's needs.
- Lockable door, power outlets and in-cabin safe.
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary available.
- All inclusive dining and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
- Platinum Club for dining, beverages and socialising.
- Refreshments served in-cabin.
- Freshly prepared continental in-cabin breakfasts served upon request. (Note: breakfast packs will be delivered to cabins on some services to cater for early morning destination arrivals and off-train tour requirements.)
- Vegetarian, children and some special dietary meals can be accommodated.
Off Train Experiences:
- Stop in Marla.
- All Off Train Experiences are subject to weather and changes through the year and may vary by season.
Time Table:
~~ 01-Jan-2025 to 31-Dec-2025~~Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC25:
Timings are subject to change, 2025 timetable is still being finalised.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 09MAR25-23NOV25.
Departure Days: Sunday.
Depart Adelaide: Sunday 12:15pm.
Marla: Monday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Monday 1:45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Monday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Tuesday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Tuesday 5:30pm.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 02APR25-22OCT25.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Adelaide: Wednesday 12:10pm.
Marla: Thursday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday1.45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Friday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Friday 7:50pm.
The Ghan - Standard 3 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 12MAR25-26MAR25, 05NOV25-26NOV25.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday 9:10am - Morning Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 12:45pm.
Manguri: Thursday - Evening Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Friday 1:00pm.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 02APR25-29OCT25.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Thursday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Friday - Full Day Experience..
Arrive Adelaide: Saturday 10:50am.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 06APR25-02NOV25.
Departure Days: Saturday.
Depart Darwin: Saturday 9:00am.
Katherine: Saturday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Sunday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Monday - Full Day Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Tuesday 11:50am.~~~~
~~ 01-Jan-2026 to 31-Dec-2026~~Valid for 01JAN26-31DEC26:
Timings are subject to change, 2026 timetable is still being finalised.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 08MAR26-22NOV26.
Departure Days: Sunday.
Depart Adelaide: Sunday 12:15pm.
Marla: Monday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Monday 1:45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Monday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Tuesday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Tuesday 5:30pm.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 08APR26-28OCT26.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Adelaide: Wednesday 12:10pm.
Marla: Thursday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday1.45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Friday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Friday 7:50pm.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 11MAR26-25NOV26.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Thursday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Friday - Full Day Experience..
Arrive Adelaide: Saturday 10:50am.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 11APR26-31OCT26.
Departure Days: Saturday
Depart Darwin: Saturday 9:00am.
Katherine: Saturday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Sunday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Monday - Full Day Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Tuesday 11:50am.~~~~
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