Skip to main content
Proudly Australian owned & operated Speak to one of our experienced consultants 1300 414 198 · 7 days a week
Starts at 60
Get in touch
Rail journey · Rail Europe

Journey on The Overland (Adelaide-Melbourne or Melbourne-Adelaide)

From
$164 pp twin share
Enquire
You have missed the boat

This holiday is no longer available — but we can help you find something else.

Find me something similar or call 1300 414 198
OperatorRail Europe
StyleRail journey
HighlightAn easy, comfortable day trip
With a daylight service between these two great cities, enjoy a relaxing and unique journey, while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail

For over 130 years, The Overland has been a fan favourite for people travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne.

There is nothing quite like travelling by rail, and The Overland operates a day-long service running between Melbourne and Adelaide in both directions. Onboard, 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.

Day by day

Itinerary

With a daylight service between the two great cities, enjoy a relaxing and unique journey, while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail.

Still the best way to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne, The Overland offers two levels of service. Red Service offers a value for money choice, and Red Premium provides all-inclusive dining- whatever your choice, you’ll have plenty of room to move and the chance to meet fellow travellers in a comfortable, friendly environment.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Red Standard Fares include your one way fare between Adelaide and Melbourne or vv

Red Premium Fares include your one way fare between Adelaide and Melbourne or vv and all-inclusive dining at your seat

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

RED STANDARD:

Travel in Red Service 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 licenced café for meals, beverages and snacks available for purchase any time during your journey. 

  • Comfortable reclining seat in a two and two configuration
  • 60 seats per carriage with generous legroom between seats
  • Individual reading light
  • Access to the licenced Café 828 Carriage where meals and beverages are available for purchase
  • Red luggage allowance of 2 x 20kg

RED PREMIUM SERVICE (ALL INCLUSIVE DINING):

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.

  • All-inclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Comfortable reclining seats, two and one configurations across the aisle
  • 36 seats per carriage with ample leg room between seats
  • Individual reading light
  • Access to the licenced Café 828 Carriage
  • In-seat dining and trolley service
  • Red Premium luggage allowance of 2 x 30kg
Red Standard, The Overland
Red Standard, The Overland
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

What is the actual travelling time & distance between major stops?

  • Melbourne - Adelaide (or v.v.) - 828KM - Approx 10.5 HRS.

Luggage Allowance:

  • Red Standard - luggage allowance of 2 x 20kg per person
  • Red Premium - luggage allowance of 2 x 30kg per person

Can I take any pets or animals with me on-train?

  • No - the only animals permitted on the train are specially trained dogs for the vision and hearing impaired.

Can I take my walking frame/wheelchair/ scooter on board the train?

  • No - these items must be checked-in as stored luggage. A specially modified pushchair can be requested for use on train (with the assistance of a Carer or travelling companion) - PLEASE INFORM US AT TIME OF BOOKING.

Can my necessary medication be refrigerated?

  • Yes subject to space within our on-board fridge compartments - PLEASE INFORM US AT TIME OF BOOKING.

Can I take oxygen onboard?

  • Yes - PLEASE INFORM US AT TIME OF BOOKING.

Can I take my own food on board the train?

  • You can bring your own special dietary needs. You cannot bring your own alcohol or hot food. Some food purchased on-train may need to be disposed of prior to leaving the train due to strict state quarantine rulings.

Can I pay for my meals/snacks/beverages with a credit card?

  • Yes, however a minimum amount applies.

Can I pay for my meals/snacks/beverages with EFTPOS?

  • No EFTPOS facilities are NOT available on the train.

Are there ATM (Cash out) facilities on-train?

  • No - you must board the train with sufficient cash on hand for required purchases during the journey ahead.
Ready to lock in?

Book this rail journey

Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.

Enquire about this rail journey
The fine print

Terms & conditions

Read the operator’s full booking conditions

Travel at 60 booking conditions apply.

Terms & Conditions:

Notes: Please be advised that these are our standard operating timetables however scheduled services are subject to change. All times are local times and may be subject to change. Guests must be at the terminal at least one hour before train departs.

Fare Terms and Conditions:
RED STANDARD:

  • Readyrail Fare - Full payment is required prior to requesting confirmation and is non-refundable. No amendments or changes can be made once your booking is confirmed.
  • Everyday Fare - Full payment is required prior to requesting confirmation and is non-refundable. Amendments can be made up to 5 days before departure at no fee, but only for travel within 6 months of the original date.

RED PREMIUM:

  • Readyrail Saver fare - Fares must be booked more than 30 days in advance and are subject to availability at time of booking. Full payment is required prior to requesting confirmation and are non-refundable. No amendments or changes can be made once your booking is confirmed.
  • Readyrail Fare - Full payment is required prior to requesting confirmation and is non-refundable. No amendments or changes can be made once your booking is confirmed.
  • Everyday Fare - Full payment is required prior to requesting confirmation and is non-refundable. Amendments can be made up to 5 days before departure at no fee, but only for travel within 6 months of the original date.
Travel at 60 Social Getaways

Travel further when you're not travelling alone

Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.

Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.

  • A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
  • Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
  • Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.

Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.

— The team at Travel at 60

A Travel at 60 host with travellers on a Social Getaway
From (twin) $164 pp
Enquire