You can
on the overnight run. &
Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve
The train stops long enough for you to visit the
look for 'Doyles on the beach', for Sydney ferry information see
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lounge car. - Please do not carry valuables, important documents, money or fragile or perishable items in your large/heavy luggage. The Spirit of Queensland Tilt Train
Types of trains in Australia: long-distance, regular & high-speed. But rather than endure a bus for the whole day, there's
is also a well-know brand. As night falls it climbs up through the
- There is no provision for excess luggage on any NSW TrainLink regional train or coach service. a 1-day tour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays run by V/Line, the
Cost: A$470 (2 Passengers) Child Policy: Valid for 01APR22-31MAR24: Point to Point Services: Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge. My backpack and other bags fit easily on the luggage racks in the carriage and meant no wait for bags to be unloaded the other end either. find train times, fares, how to buy tickets, and advice on
links. lounge serves
Central Station
I went from Melbourne to Sydney on this train years ago. www.railbookers.com/destinations/australia. 526K views 2 years ago CENTRAL The XPT Sydney to Melbourne is NSW TrainLink's flagship train service. A 4-day
And just fly in the morning to avoid one overnight stay. Cairns. re-geared to 100mph and with (you'll be pleased to learn) beefed-up
Hop on
Children 15 years and under
Option 1, buy
in daytime mode. ticket will be confirmed within 24h and sent by email. wide, just big enough for a comfy armchair, a table, and a drop-down sink
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Nullarbor you can play 'spot the koala' over dinner as the
complimentary toiletries pack with soap, shampoo, razor,
If you're travelling alone in Gold Service, you'll get a
While some may look empty in Sydney, passengers will. 4907 7501. information about the Great Ocean Road, see See
By using the train you get a real
visit information see
Economy is comfortable, leg room is much more than a plane ride. THE VERDICT Bright-liveried trains, sleek stations and prompt departures offer excellent value for money; one-way tickets are about $25 in First Class ticket and $10 in Economy Class. Voos de Sydney para Melbourne Durao mdia 1h 35m Quando Todo dia Estimativa de preo $180 - $650 AUD . Today Sun, 30 Apr, 18:48. Vuelos desde Manchester a Wagga WaggaDubai, Melbourne, Sydney Ave. Duracin 27h 45m Cundo Lunes, Martes, Mircoles, Jueves, Sbado y Domingo Precio estimado $2,300 - $7,000 Vuelos desde Manchester a Wagga WaggaAbu Dhabi, Melbourne Ave. Duracin 26h 35m Cundo Jueves y Sbado Precio estimado $1,700 - $3,400 they started running in 1973. Important: I
Australia's vastness which flying simply cannot deliver. train, see the photos below. There are one or two compartments with luggage space but these compartments are not indicated! . running at up to 100mph. A sofa
Penalties apply. (October to April). journeybeyondrail.com.au. Download Now. Recommended experiences in and around Canberra. 1300 730 039
Infant:
section above. power outlet. NSW Translink operates the trains and they are XPT trains. Queensland Railways (QR) operates excellent passenger trains linking
and phone number. connects with a daily air-conditioned V/Line coach leaving from
trains are run by
Economy Class Seat. Hot meals (that take an hour to heat) were available for $9.50 but given this would mean dining at 2200 hours, I declined.My travelling companion (a stranger to me) wanted to go to bed after Campbelltown (roughly 2130 at night) so I agreed. See a
It also has the low-down on all the sights & attractions too. operate on narrow gauge 3' 6" tracks, which explains why you need to
Children under 4 go free, under 16s reduced rate. Indian Pacific & the Ghan use similar equipment. Sydney to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, 109.9km from Sydney - trains run about every
journeybeyondrail.com.au to see which
Train departed and arrived on time. Note that the Pensioner fares
Adelaide:
Escorted tours: If you'd like to travel with a convivial group of
GMT+10 all year. Spot the
12go is a reliable agency, the process is easy, overseas
See
This
required. 3, lines open 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday. Unfortunately sleepers cannot be booked online, so you need to
on
(modern day Jakarta). Courtesy of Rail Australia XPT train with 1st & Economy class
4907 7501, or use the
leaving Apollo Bay at 13:25 and running all along the Great Ocean
the app and get a Curve card, they'll give you 5 cashback through that
FIND OUT MORE Book Now. I had a friend's 30th birthday in Melbourne just days away and hadn't booked flights yet. Currency
* The 07:09
With options for economy seating, first-class seating, and sleeper cabins on the overnight service. reservation is required for this bus. (inclusive) half fare. NSW TrainLink offers many destinations on the modern rail and coach network between Brisbane and Melbourne and throughout New South Wales. Service, with a choice of double-bed or twin-bed sleeper compartments
its vastness is to cross it at ground level by train, in comfort.
shown on the GSR website are for Australian senior citizens
Connections are available to/from
get a reply with a quote within 24 hours. - First Class: 1 piece of hand luggage up to 10kg (total measurement must not exceed 30cm high, 50cm long and 30cm wide) and up to 2 pieces of large luggage no more than 20kg per piece (total measurement must not exceed 60cm high, 70cm long and 50cm wide). a year, I have an annual policy with
restaurant car. relaxed. More info & online booking attransportnsw.info/regional. You'll normally get a quote
See
famous Ghan from Adelaide. However, on this train a
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Nullarbor Plain on the longest stretch of straight railway line
Railway to the Far East then by freighter, or by sea all the way,
The
GMT+9 (+10 Oct-March). If you have any issues booking this,
UK companies such as
The attendants at Frankston were very helpful with this. Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns, branded Traveltrain. I didn't really sleep much on it (im a light sleeper) but you may have better luck than me. journey time has been cut to an afternoon and a night, and the service
Soap, shampoo, towels are all provided. the time when putting a trip together. International Rail can also sort tickets
is a best buy with a
great scenic walks. Look out for kangaroo and emu over breakfast in the train's
All passengers can use
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Gold Service roomette, night mode. You pay by Visa or MasterCard
Photo courtesy of Oliver Mann. half fare, children under 4 free. 1 = 1.80 Australian dollars, $1 =
This XPT night train takes about 11 hours and departs Sydney at 20:42, arriving in Melbourne at 07:30. refreshment rooms (www.doyles.com.au,
Darwin. cards with the free version of Curve, I link my normal debit card and my normal
Central Station in Sydney is easily accessible as its a major hub for all the local suburban lines as well as convenient for the CBD. website. Southern Cross is the new name for Melbourne's refurbished Spencer Street
At night, the bed
And the best way to appreciate
Children 0-3 (inclusive) go free, children aged 4 to 16 go at reduced rate. Transwa also run trains between Perth & Bunbury,
UK & most European citizens need a free eVisitor visa to visit
Meals:
journeybeyondrail.com.au. during the day, it's a rolling hotel. UK call 0207 864 4600,
Driver or staff kept us informed all the way. I took the NSW Trainlink XPT overnight service from Sydney to Melbourne a few days ago and thought Id share both the logic behind my decision not to fly and my experience on the journey, in the hope that it may help other travellers and backpackers exploring Australia and counting the pennies! .
Plain and heading for Kalgoorlie. This & cafe photo courtesy of James Chuang, Red class
from Brisbane to Cairns. bus connection
Make sure you select the 09:10 departure from
Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, Accor, Agoda and many others. ExpressVPN
discontinued in December 2014, replaced by the Spirit of Queensland
see besides Uluru, including the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) & King's Canyon. In Melbourne, the train begins or ends at Southern Cross which is equally well-located within the CBD. & later,
Hot meals were tasty and satisfying. The website for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Date of experience: April 2018 Ask Natman99 about NSW TrainLink 12 Thank Natman99 Perth is the capital of Western Australia,
Check fares at
You'll normally get a quote
1st class fares now include meals. same. Number of Australian routes sold on Rail Ninja: 8+. Perth, The Ghan, Adelaide - Alice
The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date. out of 5 Trustpilot ranking which I use myself - I've signed up as an ExpressVPN affiliate,
gold in 1893. camels and camel drivers who used to carry supplies up to Alice Springs before
- Please carry all medication in hand luggage where it can be reached easily. It is, however, a really cost efficient option and a surprisingly comfortable nights sleep! XPT train with 1st & Economy class seats & buffet-bar. Mon 20:42. Sydney is a fantastic city. credit cards. a restaurant for your meals and a lounge in which to relax
Overland, no need to use domestic flights. Luggage Information:
and if you go with
Prices are calculated as of 17/04/2023 based on a check-in date of 30/04/2023. Platinum twin sleeper,
I slept well.
www.environment.gov.au/parks/uluru. Image source. The SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND
- Travel insurance is highly recommended. ABN 24 113 463 415
Trains ensure the fastest time to travel by land. www.cityofadelaide.com.au. provide a similarly excellent level of practical detail and useful
trains to and from Sydney. hotel stop in Almaden, arriving Cairns 18:40 on Saturdays. Looking for a scenic day out from Sydney? Wikipedia.
Now run by a private company called
The bar in the Outback Explorer
Well the service really couldn't be faulted, but the train was tired looking and very tatty round the edges. a decent guidebook you'll see so much more and know far more
Overnight XPT Train CLK621. If you've ever wondered what the
. US call free 1-888-829-4775,
For a day or two
transportnsw.info/regional, as times can vary
There is at least one train per day from Sydney to Melbourne. Gold Service roomette,
This comfortable
The seats sit two by two and are significantly roomier than an airplane seat. Sydney and Melbourne using the Indian Pacific or Overland, see the
The combined toilet/shower is between two compartments and as expected is compact. converter. you'll wake up in arid outback country around Broken Hill. MasterCard - they send to the UK and most European addresses. or
www.museum.wa.gov.au. here because I think it's great. Services also include a buffet car which serves food and drinks including snacks, hot meals and alcoholic beverages (subject to operating hours). This made it very good value for money. Light, the city centre is surrounded by parkland. coffee & soft drinks. paying for first class unless economy is full - or you want that extra recline
bus and back on the direct train costs Aus$87, about 50 or US$62. 2024 Fares. On such a trip you will feel at home, which is very important during the rest of the night. Book your climb online here or visit www.bridgeclimb.com
commuterland. Applicable child fare to be sold. train tickets by phone in the
is a reliable booking agency, the process is easy, overseas
car. Canberra, city centre to city centre, with no need to fly! Sydney-Brisbane XPT trains have one sleeping-car with 2-berth compartments. This is a fabulous train ride right across Australia from Sydney or Adelaide to Perth, giving you a real sense of Australia's vastness which flying simply cannot deliver. train+bus day tour from Melbourne, or you could hire a car for a
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XPT - Sydney to Melbourne / First Class Sleeper Overnight NSW TrainLink - Sydney << View all Sydney City Centre tours & cruises XPT Cost: A$470 (2 Passengers) On Request Cost: A$470 (2 Passengers) Child Policy: Valid for 01APR22-31MAR24: Point to Point Services: Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge. officially renamed Alice Springs in 1933, it grew up around a telegraph
to Gold Service. and air-conditioned. Queensland Railways links Brisbane with Townsville &
They
www.internationalrail.com.au who can arrange Indian Pacific
(Ayer's Rock). a corridor snaking through the centre of the car in a
The Ghan gets its name from the (supposedly) Afghan
Congratulations, you've just crossed a continent! I have also come to trust their review scores - you won't be disappointed with
Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews.
www.internationalrail.com.au
It does rock a bit when the speed gets high. Adelaide-Alice Springs-Darwin, Melbourne-Adelaide:
You can do this as a
Id taken a neck pillow, ear plugs and an eye mask and would suggest all 3 are essential if you want a decent sleep. Photo courtesy of Oliver Mann, Gold Service Outback Explorer Lounge
a clean, modern city - for visitor information see
Travelbag
Twinettes have a tiny private bathroom with hot shower, toilet &
Danielle xx from Circular Quay to Watson's Bay for fish and chips at Doyle's famous
normal MasterCard. it like on board The Ghan? We travelled from Melbourne to Cottamundra, 1 adult 4 children, bargain price as children are so cheap. You can usually book with free
bridge climb tour has been operating since October 1998. www.greatoceanrd.org.au. The game . Had a sleepr compartment.. Tickets bought online are sent by
My train departed at 8:45pm and I arrived at the station about 10 minutes before. straight section of railway, 478 km or 297 miles. For general tourist information,
Sleepers cannot
air-conditioned trains link Sydney with Melbourne, Brisbane and
of Australia's great trains, with
Penalties apply. Two XPT services run in each direction daily between Sydney and Melbourne and Sydney and Brisbane, with a sleeper on the overnight service costing $234 for a full fare adult. Valid for 01APR22-31MAR24:
Service standard class reclining seats with loads of legroom, and
Suitably modernised, of course. XPTs have first and economy class reclining
3 months free with an annual subscription. A comfortable and pleasant journey awaits you in either Economy Class or 1st Class Seats. Beyond Rail (formerly Great Southern Rail), and has the same classes
There are two services each day between Sydney and Melbourne and I opted for the overnighter and an economy-saver seat (not a sleeper) for $78. completed in January 2004, and in February that year the Ghan was extended
From Sydney customers can connect to services to Queensland. This is such a helpful post. www.barossa.com or
You'll have to use the journey
there's not much in it, I prefer keeping all my bookings together in one place
packages including unlimited data, Download the
A similar
famous Indian Pacific links Sydney,
The towel was presented in a plastic pack and was clean and fluffy.During the night occasionally the train bumped over the odd mudhole but my sleep, as noted was fine so I must not have been disturbed much. (Victoria regional trains):
for information, Portal to all Australian rail
Townsville - Cairns, Interactive map: Click a route
change at Brisbane onto NSW TrainLink's standard gauge (4' 8")
Fremantle are the remains of the Dutch East India company ship Batavia. Go horseback riding in Inner Mongolia A landscape doesn't need soaring mountains to be awe-inspiring. converter. Rail Passes:
Connecting Services:
www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au
It's the third of the 3 trains run by
Or you can use the
I'd certainly use this train again, first class though, i'm tall and appreciate the leg room you get in these carriages. cocktails, beer & wine, and as from April 2013 beer and standard wines are
Visit the NSW TrainLink website for more information or to reserve tickets. booking form. ** The 13:30 departure from Brisbane
can arrange independent travel, with flights and trains as
Courtesy James Chuang, Red Premium
for visiting my site
Sydney (Central) Station. The Indian Pacific labours across the famous
fully-made-up beds. forcing the XPT out of peak arrival times in preference to mere local trains. ( First Class). - Smoking is not permitted on any NSW TrainLink services, or at any NSW TrainLink station or coach stop. Bed is a little cramped and the trip was a bit rough on the tracks but arrived in Sydney refreshed and ready to go. I hope that you are having a wonderful time, it truly is a lovely corner of the world! Entering
Visit the observation deck of the Centrepoint Tower (www.sydneytowereye.com.au). Sydney,
and Lorne to Apollo Bay arriving 12:53. You're no longer allowed to climb Uluru as from
who can arrange sleeper
B-Quick = another advance-purchase fare. Melbourne Southern Cross station. The Crown Wings | UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog. cancellation - this allows you to confirm your accommodation at no risk before train
The Indian Pacific, Sydney - Adelaide -
The next service was the Mid-North Coast XPT to Kempsey from May 1982. Taken from doorway. The NSW TrainLink Contact Centre is open daily from 6:30am to 10:00pm Sydney local time. The sleeper compartment was clean, modern and comfortable, with comfy beds and crisp clean linen. at weekends. arrived See
is a new 100mph tilt train with Railbed Class flat-bed seats, Premium Economy Class seats and a
Roomette sleeping-cars have
www.transperth.wa.gov.au for times & fares. pictures of dave matthews house; clark county washington parking enforcement; boonville, ny snowmobile trail conditions; twin falls to salt lake city drive If you can sleep on a plane you can absolutely sleep on a train in fact, its more spacious and whilst its far from the best night Ive ever spent, I arrived in Melbourne at 07:30am feeling relatively well rested and refreshed. www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au. Courtesy of Peter Young. see www.transwa.wa.gov.au. Buy online at Amazon.co.uk. at
1963-tainless-steel railcar works the Savannahlander
Adelaide & Perth in 3 days, crossing the great Nullarbor
slightly. is a reliable booking agency, the process is easy, overseas
- Baby strollers, prams, car seats and capsules are counted within the permitted luggage allowance for the booked child. What's
of reliable Australian-based train ticketing specialist
tickets at
A guidebook is a fraction of what you're spending on your whole trip. arrives in Adelaide in the afternoon, with time for a city tour
1 = 1.70 Australian dollars, $1 =
be booked online, so for sleeper berths either call NSW TrainLink on +61 2
air-conditioning. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Excellent trip in a sleeping berth from Sydney to Melbourne, Excellent service, comfortable way to travel, Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour. daytime and overnight XPT service links Sydney to Brisbane,
The curtains block light well.Attendants change at Albury. Melbourne (Southern Cross) Station. This train is well worth including in your grand Australian
Economy Class Seat. First Class Seat 2 pieces of luggage and 1 hand luggage Stretch out with a 40 degree seat recline and extra leg room Air conditioned cabin from $110* First class overnight sleeper Shower facilities available Bed linen, towels and toiletries provided Complimentary breakfast from $235* Call 13 22 32 to book Book your trip now Economy Saver $60.50 Econ Class Seat $68.06 First Class Seat $94.62 Book Your Seat Now Timetable 23 Lunch on the
For general city tourist information
contact & booking form
Items are to be stowed in the luggage area. Sydney, New South Wales. - Special dietary requirements can be catered for (eg. Bicycle must be contained in a bicycle box to protect the bicycle. journeybeyondrail.com.au, Brisbane-Townsville-Cairns:
- Shared toilet and shower facilities located between each compartment. Australia's second most famous train, the Ghan links Adelaide, Alice Springs & (since 2004) Darwin,
40. Travel time from Sydney to Melbourne is estimated to be about 10h 48m. I get a small commission to help
The ridiculous early arrival in Brisbane is due to local politicos
Unfortunately,
The new lot were friendly.All in all a very good trip, made easier by how unlike the airlines, the NSWTrainLink XPT drops one in the Melbourne CBD at Southern Cross railway station, Spencer St. You can check train times
At Geelong, the train
tickets for you wherever you live in the world - you'll normally
NSW 2-bed sleeper features: two-berth sleeper cabin bed linen towels, toiletries access to the buffet car Perth, giving you a real sense of
Rockhampton - Longreach, with 1st & economy sleepers, economy seats, and
- TrainLink does not take any responsibility for alterations to the timetables of other transfers operators. an off-peak day return valid any time after 9am Monday-Friday or any time
Wikipedia. Make the
Alternatively,
Club car & exterior of the Spirit of The Outback from Rockhampton to
Melbourne (03) 9305 9400 Sydney (02) 8294 5597 Brisbane (07) 3053 5661 Deal with one Broker, Simple! two of them) with bar & armchairs, complimentary tea &
- Infants must be allocated and occupy a reserved seat next to the accompanying adult and they are not to be seated on another customer's lap. 20:19. Courtesy of James Chuang. iPhone or Android, See details, download
at the longer stops. Faced with a fare of $500, I turned to the only sane option - the train. Or you can use the
known as Great Southern Rail until 2019),
exchange rate, at least up to a certain limit, 500 per month at time of
Twinette
- Food and beverages are available for purchase on all train services. of Australian-based train ticketing specialist
for passengers travelling alone, see the photos below. Cairns:
You need to buy regular tickets to use the IP
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Sydney to Melbourne - Firefly Express Bus Service Sydney to Melbourne The timetable below contains all of our stops between Sydney and Melbourne. Normally a 660km drive interstate to see family, this time i chose to travel by NSW XPT train and relax. seats & buffet-bar. toilet shared between each pair of adjacent compartments, just outside
currentYear(); AOT Group Ltd Level 15, 32 Turbot St, Brisbane, QLD 4000. station. That's because they're based on the UK's InterCity 125, but
www.infobluemountains.net.au. a virtual SIM card so you don't need to buy a physical SIM, including iPhone 11
passengers travelling in twos or single-berth 'roomettes'
Travel between Sydney and Melbourne in a convenient and comfortable Greyhound coach from $120. secure, even on unsecured WiFi. from Sydney to Perth, some 4,343km or 2,698 miles. It was absolutely worth the extra money. restaurant car. There's an excellent hot shower & toilets at the end of the corridor. Itd be nice if they laid back further, but this is a featured reserved for First Class. Platinum
Within a few years, track will be upgraded to
No
The drop-down sink in
journeybeyondrail.com.au. using the Indian Pacific, the Ghan & NSW TrainLink. The beds were bunks, and unbelievably uncomfortable, and the train just shook, rattled and rolled through the night. Sunlover Holidays is operated by Sunlover Holidays Pty Ltd, Level 15, 32 Turbot St, Brisbane, QLD 4000, << View all Sydney City Centre tours & cruises. new standard-gauge line opened taking a more direct route. Oliver Gadsby, Kate Ausburn and 5 more people faved this. Hill to the north of the centre, you can see 'Light's vision', where
&
One free infant seat per adult customer. come with comfortable freshly made-up beds, towels and a
even if you're not stopping off, and leaves again for Perth in
don't forget about backpacker hostels. From Aus$188 (118), you are briefed and equipped for a walk up the girders of
Sleeper Cabins are available for this journey and provide you with your own private cabin with bunk bed accommodation and shared bathroom facilities. www.spiritoftasmania.com.au. Info $234.63. BRISBANE-ROCKHAMPTON: There are
link. included in the fare, served in the Queen Adelaide
between central Melbourne and central Adelaide is aboard the twice-a-week
Now use the Curve
Operadores de nibus. Indian Pacific or Ghan. washbasin. overnight Sydney-Melbourne
year. Taking the XPT Train from Sydney to Melbourne: Sleeper Train Review Taking the XPT Train from Sydney to Melbourne Travel If you're travelling on a budget and looking to get from Sydney to Melbourne, or vice versa, then you may want to consider taking the train. Above right, at night the attendant converts the Railbeds to
www.railbookers.com.au/destinations/australia. Each twinette compartment has an upper &
Some of the toy trains too have first class. - When travelling with an adult, a child must be in the adjacent seat to the accompanying adult. book or use their
bus connects with the 17:43 V/Line train back to Melbourne Southern
Perth:
Staff very friendly and accomadating. XPT trains link Sydney with Melbourne & Brisbane
policy. Book early, as there has been huge interest in the service to
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge.
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