Journey Overview

Route:  Melbourne - Adelaide
    Adelaide - Melbourne
Duration:       Daylight service in both directions
Distance:      828 kilometres
Frequency:  Three times weekly in both directions

The Journey
This historic train pioneered inter-capital rail travel way back in 1887, its name inspired by the historic ‘Overlanders’ who travelled the route on horseback. A century on and a
$4 million refurbishment later, today’s train-travelling ‘Overlanders’ will enjoy the journey in relaxing comfort arriving at their destination in the early evening.

The train operates between the Melbourne terminal of Southern Cross Station, and Adelaide Parklands Terminal in Adelaide, and covers 828 kilometres between capitals.

Throughout this interstate journey, guests can soak up a diverse range of landscapes from rugged mallee scrubland, to fields of golden crops, over vast open plains and through gently rolling hills.

The Overland passes through classic Australian country towns including Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Nhill, Dimboola, Horsham, Ararat and Geelong.

On board, The Overland guests have the choice of two levels of service; Red Service and Red Premium Service. Red Service offers a value for money option with all the comforts you need, while Red Premium gives guests more services and more personal space. Both service levels offer guests ample room to move around the train and stretch their legs. The licenced Café Carriage also provides the chance to meet your fellow travellers and socialise in a comfortable, friendly environment.

The Overland runs a daylight service in both directions, three times a week. Guests also have the opportunity to disembark from the train to explore the many regions and towns The Overland passes through along its route. These guests simply re-join The Overland on a scheduled service that suits their holiday timetable.
------ The Overland
Melbourne -> Adelaide
Relax. Take the train
FARES & TIMETABLES
Timetables valid for travel from the 1st April 2009 to March 31st 2010. Other sector timetables available upon request. Below is only some of the scheduled times and fares, for more information please click here
MORE INFORMATION
For more information on Australia’s Great South Rail or general enquiries please press the button below or call: (03) 9817 7388

TAKE YOUR CAR
With our Motorail Service, you can avoid the traffic and the long drive, yet still have the convenience of having your own car there for you when you arrive. All you have to do is pack your car with all your holiday gear and check it into the rail terminal on your departure day.
THE OVERLAND
Motorail Fares (Valid 01/04/2009 to 31/03/2010)
UP TO 5.5M
Adelaide - Melbourne
ACCOMPANIED ($)
229
UNACCOMPANIED ($)
5.5M TO 7.0M
UP TO 5.5M
5.5M TO 7.0M
Melbourne - Adelaide
329
289
389
229
329
289
389
CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AND VEHICLE SIZE LIMITS
Length, width and height restrictions:
  • Length: up to 5.5m per unit.
  • Maximum width: 2.2m
  • Height limits: Melbourne – Adelaide or v.v. 1.54m
  • Wind deflectors, louvres etc. must be removed before loading.
  • Roof racks must remain empty. The height of roof racks and 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
    on to carrier.
  • AUD $250 is the limit of liability in respect of destruction, loss or damage
    to your vehicle.
Per Person
One Way ($AUD)
Red Premium
Service
Red
Service
Sydney - Perth (or vice versa)
Adult
134
90
Child / Pensioner
95
45
CSHC
95
45
Back Packer / Student / YHA
134
49
Adelaide - Melbourne
Wed
Fri
Depart Adelaide
7.40am
Depart Murray Bridge
9.50am
Depart Bordetown
11.42am
Depart Nhill
12.50pm
Mon
7.40am
9.35am
11.28am
12.48pm
7.40am
9.35am
11.28am
12.48pm
Depart Dimboola
1.32pm
Arrive Horsham
1.55pm
Depart Ararat
3.28pm
Dpt Nth Shore Geelong
5.23pm
1.17pm
1.40pm
3.21pm
5.23pm
1.17pm
1.40pm
3.28pm
5.23pm
Arrive Melbourne
6.40pm
6.40pm
6.40pm
CSHC