In 2026, the frequency of trains to the iconic outback town of Broken Hill depends on whether you are seeking a regional commute or a luxury experience. The NSW TrainLink Outback Explorer runs a weekly service from Sydney, typically departing on Mondays and returning on Tuesdays. For a more opulent transcontinental journey, the legendary Indian Pacific stops at Broken Hill twice a week—once while heading west from Sydney to Perth and once while heading east from Perth to Sydney. Beyond these direct services, travelers often use the XPT train from Sydney to Dubbo, which runs daily, and then transfer to a connecting NSW TrainLink coach that completes the journey to Broken Hill. While the rail options are limited compared to city transit, the journey is celebrated as one of the great Australian rail adventures, offering passengers a slow-motion transition from the blue-green mountains of the coast to the vivid red dirt and vast horizons of the deep outback.