The Ghan Timetable
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide
The Ghan Sun Wed The Ghan

Wed

Sat
Depart Adelaide 12.20pm 12.20pm Depart Darwin 10.00am 9.00am
  Mon Thurs Arrive Katherine 1.40pm 12.40pm
Arrive Alice Springs 1.45pm 1.45pm Depart Katherine 6.20pm 4.45pm
Depart Alice Springs 6.00pm 6.00pm   Thurs Sun
  Tues Fri Arrive Alice Springs 9.10am 11.15am
Arrive Katherine 9.00am 9.00am Depart Alice Springs 12.45pm 3.15pm
Depart Katherine 1.00pm 2.30pm   Fri Mon
Arrive Darwin 5.30pm 6.30pm Arrive Adelaide 1.10pm 1.10pm

All times are local times and may be subject to change. 

The Ghan Motorail

Take your car on a Rail Holiday too! Travel in the comfort of the train whilst your car enjoys a rest aboard one of our special vehicle carrier wagons. Enjoy the convenience of having your own vehicle with you at the end of the line for touring and discovering new places.

Motorail Fares (valid 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011) Subject to availability.

Rates for
Accompanied Vehicles Only

Up to 5.5m Length

When you purchase 2 Gold or Platinum Tickets

Adelaide - Alice Springs

599

299

Alice Springs - Adelaide

199

99

Adelaide - Darwin

779

299

Darwin - Adelaide
249
149
Alice Springs - Darwin
199
99
Darwin - Alice Springs
199
99

Unaccompanied Vehicle Rates

Rates for
Unaccompanied Vehicles Only

Up to 5.5m Length

5.5m to 7.0m Length

Adelaide - Alice Springs

699

932

Adelaide - Katherine

929

1239

Adelaide - Darwin

929

1239

Alice Springs - Adelaide

329

439

Alice Springs - Darwin
249
332

Alice Springs - Katherine

249

332

Katherine - Adelaide

329

439

Katherine - Alice Springs

249

332

Darwin - Adelaide
329
439
Darwin - Alice Springs
249
332

Roof racks, wind deflectors, louvres, etc must be removed before loading. The length of any towbar should be included. Caravans, including pop tops and boats are NOT conveyed by Motorail. Vehicles must be roadworthy at time of loading and capable of being driven onto carrier.

Motor Vehicle Check-in Times (on day of travel)

Route

Check-in Time

Adelaide - Alice Springs
8.30am - 11.00am
Alice Springs - Darwin
3.00pm - 5.00pm
Darwin - Alice Springs
Wed 6.30am - 7.45am
Sat 5.45am - 7.00am
Alice Springs - Adelaide
Thu 10.00am - 11.45am
Sun 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Note - Car cannot be accessed during journey. 

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