Departures per week
The Ghan departs weekly March to November inclusive.
It also operates twice a week from May to August inclusive.
Day of departure
The Ghan departs Alice Springs on Mondays at 6.15 pm (February to November).
The Ghan departs Alice Springs on Thursdays at 6.00 pm (May to August).
Duration
Example:
Depart Alice Springs on Monday at 6.15pm, arrive in Darwin on Tuesday at 5.30pm