The Overland [Melbourne : Adelaide]

The Overland offers a relaxing way to enjoy the trip between the two cities of Melbourne and Adelaide. The Overland provides the ideal way to travel between Melbourne and Adelaide. With a daylight service running between Adelaide and Melbourne in both directions, you'll enjoy a relaxing, comfortable journey between these two great cities, taking in a diverse range of landscapes from rugged mallee scrubland, to fields of green and gold. Why not travel in comfort & give all-inclusive Red Premium a go? Similar to in-flight service, this makes the day-long journey so much more enjoyable with all meals included. Journey: Melbourne - Adelaide The Overland began life as the Intercolonial Express in October 1887 when the Victorian and South Australian rail lines were joined at the state border. The train travelled between the Victorian capital city of Melbourne and the South Australian capital city of Adelaide, stopping at a number of regional townships along the route. Length of journey: 10.5 hrs