The Overland

Adelaide to Melbourne (or vice versa)

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.

On board accommodation

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 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 socialise with your travelling companions.

Stroll to the licenced 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.

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 licenced Cafe Carriage.

Motorail Service

Motorail facility on The Overland is not available until further notice.

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