- Sleeper trains
- Stops
- Darwin, Northern Territory
Darwin by sleeper train
The Ghan Expedition's start: a tropical harbour city and gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield, well worth arriving early for.
Why stop off
Reasons to get off here
- Mindil Beach sunset market and Parap Village Markets
- Darwin Waterfront wave lagoon, WWII oil storage tunnels and the open-air Deckchair Cinema
- Litchfield National Park, about an hour's drive, for waterfalls and swimming holes
- Jumping crocodile cruises on the Adelaide River
- The Berrimah terminal is in East Arm, about 17.5 to 20 km from the city centre
- Complimentary transfers for Gold and Platinum guests; a taxi otherwise
Sleeper trains calling here
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ghan | Darwin → Adelaide | Wednesday · depart 10:00 | Weekly, March to November |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Questions
Darwin, answered
The Ghan.
Times in both directions are below.
The Ghan Expedition's start: a tropical harbour city and gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield, well worth arriving early for.
We would allow: two or three days.
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.