Sydney - Perth or vice versa (v.v) - 4,352km - approx 68hrs
Sydney - Adelaide (or v.v.) - 1,693km - approx 24.5hrs
Adelaide - Perth (or v.v.) - 2,659km - approx 41hrs
Adelaide - Alice Springs (or v.v.) - 1,559km - approx 25hrs
Adelaide - Darwin (or v.v.) - 2,979km - approx 48hrs
Melbourne - Adelaide (or v.v.) - 828km - approx 10.5hrs
 

We highly recommend that guests allow for at least 3-5 hours after the scheduled arrival time of a train, or preferably an overnight stopover (especially for international flights) before a plane flight. Unfortunately, trains can sometimes be delayed and run behind schedule.

We may decline your booking or refuse to board you on the train if you suffer from any illness, disease or medical condition which makes travel unsafe for you or other guests. You have an obligation to inform us of any illness, disease or medical condition at the time of booking. Please refer to our Fitness For Travel Policy.

Yes, you can travel up to 30 weeks into your pregnancy. If you are more than 30 weeks pregnant or have a multiple pregnancy or a complicated pregnancy, we do not recommend travel with Great Southern Rail (GSR). You may be required to produce a doctor’s letter of consent or an authorised medical certificate within 14 days of travel. Please advise us of any pregnancy at the time of booking.

GSR staff members are trained to administer basic first aid; however staff members are not able to provide assistance with ongoing medical conditions during a journey. Guests requiring medical attention or mobility assistance onboard any of our trains are required to arrange for their own carer to travel with them.

Yes, subject to space within our onboard fridge compartments. Please inform us of any medication requirements at the time of booking.

Yes, please inform us of any oxygen requirements at the time of booking.

You can bring food for your own special dietary needs. You cannot bring your own alcohol or hot food. Some food purchased onboard may need to be disposed of prior to leaving the train due to strict state quarantine rulings.

Yes, staff can heat baby food and bottles at your request.

Yes, however a minimum amount applies.

No, EFTPOS facilities are not available onboard.

No, you must board the train with sufficient cash on hand for any required purchases during your journey.

No, the only animals permitted on GSR train services are specially trained dogs for the vision and hearing impaired.

No, you must arrange your freight needs directly with a specialist freight transportation company.

Whistle Stop tours are not guaranteed due to the possibility of a late running train, or inclement weather. These tours are offered onboard once the likelihood of tour operation is known.

Coober Pedy is located 42kms from the railway line. Due to the isolation of the Manguri siding and the extreme cold experienced during the evening when stopping at Manguri, we will not allow guests to disembark the train without a prior arranged collection. Guests must arrange their own transfers to Coober Pedy.

There is no penalty for an Adelaide stopover when travelling on the Indian Pacific as long as you complete your journey from Sydney to Perth within 60 days of the date of the stopover. You will only pay the Sydney – Perth (or v.v) fare.

There is no penalty for an Alice Springs stopover when travelling on The Ghan as long as you complete your journey from Adelaide to Darwin within 60 days of the date of the stopover. You will only pay the Adelaide to Darwin (or v.v.) fare.

GSR is a private commercial business that receives a rebate each year from the Australian Federal Government as compensation for offering concession fares for Australian pensioners. As part of our agreement with the Australian Government, we must secure an eligible Australian Pension Concession Card number at the time of booking. This agreement with the Australian Federal Government does not extend to pensioners from overseas countries. It is strictly limited to Australian pensioners who are residents of Australia.

Infants travel free of charge on GSR services up to three years of age. Infants do not travel free of charge if they occupy their own seat or sleeper berth.

Infants up to three years of age travel free of charge when nursed by a parent. Each fare paying parent is restricted to nursing only one infant free of charge.

Your infant is booked as a child and the applicable child fare will be charged.

Upon request, a cot can be provided for guests occupying a Gold Service twin-share cabin. Please request a cot at the time of booking. Due to space restrictions, cots cannot be arranged for Gold Service Single cabins, or in Red Service Sleeper cabins or Red Service Day/Nighter Seats.

No, these items must be checked in as stored luggage.

No, these items must be checked in as stored luggage. A specially modified wheelchair can be requested for use onboard the train (with the assistance of a carer or travelling companion). Please inform us at the time of booking if you require a wheelchair.