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Where did the Ghan train get its name from?
The Ghan gained its name from the fact that it roughly follows the route the Afghan camel trains originally took across the continent south to north. The name is an abbreviation of the word Afghan.
Train fares on the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin?
For current information on train fares for the Ghan, or any of Australia's great train journeys, see the related link.
Is there a train from Adelaide to Darwin?
This train is named the Ghan, after the old Ghan line which followed the Afghan camel tracks through Australia's centre.
Can you get the Ghan train from Brisbane to Perth?
No. The Ghan goes from Adelaide to Darwin. The train that goes East-west, from Sydney to Perth, is the Indian Pacific. You can get a train from Brisbane to Sydney, and then catch the Indian Pacific to Perth, but it does not travel there directly.
Why is this Australian train called the Ghan?
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When was the Ghan train designed?
The Ghan Train formerly known as The Afghan Express, was operated in 1878, but the railroads were not completed until 1929. Until then, the final leg of the journey was made by camel.
Does the Ghan train travel north to south or east to west?
The Ghan travels north to south (and vice versa) across the continent of Australia.
How long is the train journey from Cairns to Darwin on the Ghan?
You cannot travel from Cairns to Darwin on the Ghan. You would have to travel from Cairns down to Brisbane, where you would then need to take another train to Sydney. At Sydney you could catch a train to Adelaide, and only at Adelaide could you catch the Ghan to Darwin. Total travel would be about five days.
Between which two urban centres does the Ghan travel?
The Ghan is a passenger train that travels between Adelaide and Darwin, Australia. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. Originally, the train only travelled as far as Alice Springs.The name is an abbreviation of the Afghan Express taken from Afghan camel trails that trekked the route before the track was laid. It is almost 3000 km, or about 1850 miles long.
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Is the Australian train that connects Adelaide with Darwin named after former Richmond great Graeme Gahan who played Aussie Rules football in the 1960s?
Not even remotely. This train is named the Ghan, after the old Ghan line which followed the Afghan camel tracks through Australia's centre.
Where can one buy tickets for The Ghan?
The Ghan is one of Australia's iconic adventures, and involves a train ride in the heart of Australia. One can find tickets online at sites such as Great Southern Rail and Trip Advisor.
