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- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Alice Springs by sleeper train
A full day in the Red Centre, ending with dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station.
Reasons to get off here
- Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap, sacred to the Arrernte people
- Alice Springs Desert Park's desert wildlife
- A Town Called Alice landmarks tour or an off-road e-bike ride
- Optional scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ghan | Darwin → Adelaide | Thursday · 09:10 | Weekly, March to November |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Katherine
A scheduled afternoon stop with included off-train excursions, mainly to Nitmiluk Gorge.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · The GhanManguri (Coober Pedy)
Manguri is a remote outback siding; you leave the train there for a day touring the underground opal town of Coober Pedy.
Stop-off guide →Alice Springs, answered
The Ghan.
Times in both directions are below.
A full day in the Red Centre, ending with dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station.
We would allow: a full day (scheduled stop); some packages add nights here.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.