Alice Springs to Darwin train: Timetable, prices & history

Alice Springs to Darwin train timetable

The Ghan train from Alice Springs to Darwin runs twice a week. The first train is on Mondays between March and November. The departure from Alice Springs Railway Station is at 18.15. You’ll find the station at George Crescent, just to the west of the city centre.

Between March and November, the train arrives in Darwin at 17.30 the next day. That makes for an Alice Springs to Darwin journey time of 23 hours and 15 minutes.

The second weekly train from Alice Springs runs between April and September. This leaves at 18.15 on Thursdays and arrives in Darwin at 19.50 on Friday evening.

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