The Overland

1887828 kmMelbourne to Adelaide

CountryAustralia

Year Opened1887

Length828 km

RouteMelbourne to Adelaide

About The Overland

The first intercapital train service in Australia, running since 1887. The name comes from the overland route between the two cities. Pioneered the phrase overlander for those who crossed the interior. Still running today with daylight services between Melbourne and Adelaide.

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