Departures per week
The Ghan departs weekly November 2025 and March 2025 only.
From April to October inclusive The Ghan Expedition runs.
The Ghan does not run during December, January or February.
NOTE - From 2026 all departures from Darwin will be the four day Ghan Expedition.
Departures from Adelaide will continue to be three days.
Day of departure
The Ghan departs Darwin on Wednesdays at 9.30 am
Duration
Example:
Depart Darwin Wednesday at 9.30 am, arrive in Adelaide on Friday at 12.55 pm