Duration: 1 Day
Price: from AU$135
Departure From: Melbourne or Adelaide
Departure Date: Twice Weekly
Tour Type: Independent
Physical Grading: 1
ENQUIRE NOWA day trip in a league of its own. Ride the rails of romance on your next interstate adventure with this day-long train voyage aboard The Overland.
The Overland was Australia’s first inter-capital passenger train. This grand lady has been servicing guests from Adelaide, Melbourne, and the regional towns in between for over 135 years, as she makes her way between the vibrant capital cities of South Australia and Victoria.
The much-loved daylight journey runs twice weekly in each direction at a relaxed pace, encouraging guests to sit back and enjoy the evolving countryside views.
With a daylight service between two vibrant cities, enjoy a relaxing and unique journey, while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail.
There is nothing quite like travelling by rail, and The Overland operates a day-long service running between Melbourne and Adelaide in both directions. On board, you’ll experience a comfortable journey as you watch the diverse landscapes outside your window, from rugged mallee scrub to fields of green and gold.
With comfortable semi-reclining seats, generous legroom, up to 50kg of luggage, a range of dining options, and dedicated hospitality attendants, whether you choose Red Standard or Red Premium Service, you’re choosing an effortless and relaxing way to embark on your interstate adventure.
If you’re looking to travel in greater comfort and style, step up to Red Premium. Sit back and relax with more leg room, in-seat dining and a trolley service. Enjoy all-inclusive breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, coffee, soft drinks and juice. There’s no better way to make the day-long journey more enjoyable.
Travel in Red Standard between Adelaide and Melbourne and enjoy the comfort and romance of a rail journey. Settle into your seat and be entertained throughout the day with the ever-changing scenery. When you’re feeling peckish, stroll into our licensed café for meals, beverages and snacks available for purchase any time during your journey.
The Overland Melbourne to Adelaide; Departs Monday & Friday at 8.05am, arriving Adelaide 6.00pm
The Overland Adelaide to Melbourne; Departs Sunday at 7.45 am & Thursday at 6.55am, arriving Melbourne at 6.50pm
The Overland is a great option to connect Melbourne to the start of your Ghan rail journey in Adelaide, or to join the Indian Pacific rail expedition in Adelaide. Not only do you get to relax into your rail adventures by ‘warming-up’ on the Overland first, but you get the option to spend a couple of nights in the great city of Melbourne too.
Should you wish to book The Overland as part of a single rail journey itinerary, perhaps with a city stay in either Adelaide or Melbourne and some stops along the way, we’d be more than happy to put a bespoke itinerary together for you.
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