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Taking your car

Motorail returns to The Overland. Enjoy the best of both worlds, bring your car with you!

More than simply a mode of transport, a train journey becomes an
unforgettable travel experience.

Offering you the ability to sit back, relax and gaze into the distance as your train weaves effortlessly toward its destination.

With our Motorail Service, you can avoid the traffic and the long drive, yet still have the convenience of having your own car there for you when you arrive. All you have to do is pack your car with all your holiday gear and check it into the rail terminal on your departure day.

Now with the reintroduction of Motorail Service aboard The Overland, Great Southern Rail provides you with the opportunity to travel in comfort on all of our Great Trains, with the convenience of having your own vehicle with you at the end of the line, to discover new and exciting places.

No matter what your reason for bringing your vehicle, Great Southern Rail’s Motorail Service provides you with a cost effective and relaxing way to take you to the far reaches of this amazing country.

 

Motorail Fares (Valid 01/04/2009 to 31/03/2010)
  ACCOMPANIED ($) UNACCOMPANIED ($)
  UP TO 5.5M 5.5M TO 7.0M UP TO 5.5M 5.5M TO 7.0M
Adelaide – Melbourne 229 329 289 389
Melbourne – Adelaide 229 329 289 389
Prices for round trips on application.
Fares valid for travel 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010. All pricing is inclusive of fuel surcharge and GST. All fares are subject to change without notice.

Check-in Times on Day of Travel (valid 1.4.09 to 31.3.10)

Melbourne - Southern Cross Station - Cnr Collins and Spencer Street Melbourne

Route Day Check in Time
Melbourne - Adelaide Tuesday 5.30am - 6.30am
Melbourne - Adelaide Thursday 5.30am - 6.30am
Melbourne - Adelaide Saturday 6.00am - 7.00am
Please note: Enter from Adderley Street, follow entry
road to roundabout taking the first exit to Motorail Reception.

Motorail - Southern Cross Station

Adelaide - PARKLANDS TERMINAL (KESWICK) - Off Richmond Road or Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Keswick

Route Day Check in Time
Adelaide - Melbourne Monday 5.30am - 6.30am
Adelaide - Melbourne Wednesday 5.30am - 6.30am
Adelaide - Melbourne Friday 5.30am - 6.30am

Motorail - Adelaide Parklands

CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AND VEHICLE SIZE LIMITS

Length, width and height restrictions:

Length: up to 5.5m per unit.

Maximum width: 2.2m

Height limits: Melbourne – Adelaide or v.v. 1.54m

Wind deflectors, louvres etc. must be removed before loading.

Roof racks must remain empty. The height of roof racks and the length of any towbar should be included.

Caravans, including pop tops and boats are NOT conveyed by Motorail.

Vehicles must be roadworthy at time of loading and capable of being driven on to carrier.

Motorail Carriage on all GSR train services is subject to certain conditions of carriage these can be obtained from our website http://www.gsr.com.au/travel-advice/terms-and-conditions.php or by calling 13 21 47.

AUD $250 is the limit of liability in respect of destruction, loss or damage to your vehicle.

 

 

Related topics
Car Rental

The Ghan - Free Upgrade to Gold valued up to $661 pp*

Indian Pacific Free Upgrade to Gold - Valued up to $646* pp

 

Guest Comment

We travelled Gold Service on the Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide in July 2008. What a fantastic trip! Great service, accommodation and food, not to mention the scenery and excursions. We'd like to do it again one day.
- Trevor, Angie & Jon Dale, UK United Kingdom

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