Broken Hill Xplorer
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NSW TrainLink operates many train (and coach) routes throughout New South Wales. However, the state's longest passenger rail line, the Broken Hill Xplorer (sometimes also called the Outback Xplorer) is probably the most memorable. The line to Broken Hill beats out both the Melbourne and Brisbane XPT services in terms of distance and passes through some remarkable landscapes – and for a reasonable price compared to many other Outback passenger railways.
UnderstandPassenger trains have linked Sydney and Broken Hill since the 20th century – before then, Broken Hill was only connected to South Australia by rail, connected via a narrow-gauge line to the border.
PrepareTickets can be booked on the NSW TrainLink website. Make sure you enter "Broken Hill Station" and not Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, which will only give coach options.
Get inSee Sydney § Get in or Broken Hill § Get in for how to get to either end of the line.
RouteThe service starts at Central (0 km), but also makes pick up stops at Strathfield (12 km), Parramatta (23 km) and Penrith (50 km).
OnboardThe Broken Hill Xplorers consist of three cars – the car closest to Broken Hill will be the first class car, while the other two cars closer to Sydney are the economy cars.
Stay safeThe train is generally safe. Some disruptive antisocial behaviour can occur, but this is considerably less common on the Broken Hill Xplorer compared to some of NSW TrainLink's other services.
Go nextOnce you're at Broken Hill, you'll likely need to rent a car to explore the town. View the Broken Hill page for information pertaining to Broken Hill.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Broken Hill Xplorer" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Machomme, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons