Do trains run to Broken Hill?

Getting to Broken Hill The Broken Hill Outback Explorer train operates weekly to and from Sydney and Broken Hill. Daily XPT train services to Dubbo with coach connections to Broken Hill, Bourke and Lightning Ridge are also available.



Yes, trains still run to the historic mining town of Broken Hill in outback New South Wales, primarily via two distinct services. The most famous is the Indian Pacific, a luxury transcontinental train operated by Journey Beyond that stops in Broken Hill as part of its multi-day journey between Sydney and Perth. In 2026, this service typically passes through Broken Hill on Thursday mornings (heading west) and Tuesday mornings (heading east), offering passengers a specialized "Off Train Experience" to explore the town's unique art galleries and mining heritage. For a more traditional regional service, NSW TrainLink operates the "Broken Hill Outback Explorer," which runs once a week—usually departing Sydney's Central Station early on Monday mornings and returning on Tuesday mornings. The journey takes approximately 13 hours, covering a distance of over 1,100 kilometers. For those traveling on other days, the standard route involves taking a train from Sydney to Dubbo and then transferring to a coordinated coach (bus) service for the final leg to Broken Hill.

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Coach: Coach travel is available from Adelaide and Mildura. Train: By train from Sydney and Adelaide with Countrylink and Great Southern Railways (Indian Pacific or Laser/XPT Sydney-Dubbo-Broken Hill).

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Trains run twice a week between Sydney and Broken Hill. The service departs Sydney at 06:18 in the morning, which arrives into Broken Hill at 19:39.

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With room to stretch out and all the comforts of home, Gold is the most popular choice aboard The Ghan, Great Southern, and Indian Pacific. You'll enjoy private cabin accommodation together with all-inclusive dining, beverages and a range of fascinating Off Train Excursions at key stops.

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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

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