the-overland

Route: Adelaide – Melbourne
Duration: Daylight Service in both directions
Distance: 828 kilometres
Frequency: Three times weekly in both directions

The Journey

There’s no more relaxing way to enjoy the trip between Melbourne and Adelaide than on the newly refurbished Overland. The Overland provides a comfortable, relaxing way to travel between the cities or to ease into a great holiday in either Melbourne, Adelaide or their surrounding regions.

The Overland provides stopovers in Adelaide with the Indian Pacific, allowing a trans-continental journey from Perth to Melbourne and vice versa, and also with The Ghan, extending the journey through the heart of Australia to Alice Springs/Darwin.

General information

Levels of Service

Thanks to recent renovations the journey between Adelaide and Melbourne has never been more comfortable with two levels of service to choose from.  

Plush new reclining seats, great facilities and warm hospitality all merge effortlessly to make your trip glide by in an aura of comfort and enjoyment, so you’ll arrive at your destination relaxed and in time for dinner.

Red Service

Ideal for travellers looking for an economy option that offers an exceptional level of comfort and freedom to move around. Compared to flying, driving or taking the bus. The seats are
more comfortable and offer greater leg room.

Our Red Service seats give more personal legroom than ever. Two abreast, the plush, reclining seats swivel to face each other if you prefer to mingle with your fellow travellers. For a drink, snack, or just the chance to stretch your legs, visit the licensed Cafe Carriage.

Red Premium Service

Our Premium Service offers extra space and even more comfort.

Our reclining seats give you more legroom than even business class airline seats. Two-abreast to one side and a single seat across the aisle, the seats swivel to face each other if you want to socialize with your travelling companions.

Stroll to the licensed Cafe Carriage for meals or drinks including espresso coffee and if you don’t want to leave your seat, enjoy an a-la-carte meal, snack or drink from our catering trolley.

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Motorail Service

Motorail facility on The Overland is not available until further notice

Luggage

  • 40kg of luggage may be conveyed free of charge in the luggage car.
  • This allows 2 items no more than 20kg each and not exceeding 180 linear centimeters.
  • Excess luggage prices available on application.
  • Guests should only take on board hand luggage not exceeding 20kg per person.
  • Checked in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey.
  • Luggage should be checked in up to 30 minutes before departure.

Train Stations

  • Melbourne Southern Cross Station
    Southern Cross Station, Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC
  • Adelaide Parklands Terminal
    Parklands Terminal, Richmond Road, Keswick SA

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Itinerary

Melbourne to Adelaide                       Tuesday                      Thursday                                 Saturday                                                                      

Depart Melbourne  8.05am  8.05am  8.40am
Depart North Shore Geelong 9.47am 9.47am 9.47am
Depart Ararat 11.49am 11.49am 11.49am
Depart Horsham 12.56pm 12.56pm 12.56pm
Depart Dimboola  1.22pm 1.22pm 1.22pm
Depart Nhill  1.44pm 1.44pm 1.44pm
Depart Bordertown  2.04pm 2.04pm 2.04pm
Depart Murray Bridge  3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm
Arrive Adelaide 5.45pm 5.45pm 5.45pm

 

Adelaide to Melbourne               Monday                            Wednesday                                  Friday                               

Depart Adelaide 7.40am 7.40am 7.40am
Depart Murray Bridge 9.35am 9.35am 9.35am
Depart Bordertown 11.28am 11.42am 11.28am
Depart Nhill 12.48pm 12.50pm 12.48pm
Depart Dimboola 1.17pm 1.32pm 1.17pm
Depart Horsham 1.40pm 1.55pm 1.40pm
Depart Ararat 3.28pm 3.28pm 3.21pm
Depart North Shore Geelong 5.23pm 5.23pm 5.23pm
Arrive Melbourne 6.40pm 6.40pm 6.40pm

 26th Dec 2009 – Adelaide to Melbourne Departs: 07.55am Arrives: 8.00pm
27th Dec 2009 – Melbourne to Adelaide Departs: 07.40am Arrives: 6.45pm

The Overland will not run on the below dates:
Adelaide to Melbourne – Friday 25 December 2009
Melbourne to Adelaide – Saturday 26 December 2009

Adelaide — Melbourne or vice versa

                                                                                                                        (Prices are in $AUD)

  Adult Australian Pensioner / CSHC Backpacker / Student / YHA Child Rail Saver

March 2009 – 2011
Premium $134 $95 $134 $95 n/a
Std Class $90 $45 $86 $45 N$57
Premium (RETURN) $223 $190 $223 $190 n/a
Std Class (RETURN) $151 $90 $151 $90 n/a

 

Please note: This product requires manual confirmation and is therefore subject to availability and prices may increase. When we receive your booking an invoice with finalised costing will be sent to you within 1 business day.

Notes

Prices above are inclusive of fuel price surcharge.

  • Rail Saver: Payment required at time of booking. No changes permitted. Non refundable (100% cancellation fee). Subject to availability.
  • CSHC: Australian Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Holders. We are required to confirm your eligibility for the concession with Centrelink. CSHC must be presented at the time of booking.
  • Student Fares: are only available for full time students 16 years and over, who hold a current ID card from a recognised education institution.
  • Australian Pensioners Only: We are required to confirm your eligibility for the concession with Centrelink. Pension card must be presented at the time of booking.
  • YHA Fares: are only available to those holding a valid membership card to YHA.
  • Backpacker Fares: are only available to those holding a valid membership card from a major recognised Backpacker organisation such as Nomad & VIP.

Children aged under 16 years must be accompanied by one person 16 years or older to travel.

Please note these fares are only valid for departures up to 31st March 2011.

Fare types

  • Adult
  • Australian Pensioner / CSHC
  • Backpacker / Student / YHA
  • Child: 4 – 15 years
  • Rail Saver