The Semaphore to Fort Glanville train departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road cafe strip, and parallels the Esplanade and the sand dunes of one of Adelaide's most popular swimming beaches, before passing through the dunes near historic Fort Glanville at Point Malcolm
The 2026/27 season opens during the Sept/Oct School holidays. Saturday 26 Sept to Sun 11 October. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday.
It will then run every Sunday through to Boxing Day 26 December
After which it will run every day until the end of the Dec/Jan shool holidays.
Steam trains will depart between 11am and 4pm, roughly every hour or at frequencies varied according to demand.
Each trip takes about 35 minutes return to Fort Glanville.
NOTE: If the Adelaide forecast temperature that morning is 33 degrees or higher, the train will not run.
Tickets for the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway do not include admission to the Museum (and vice versa). Tickets are sold from the train. Please be advised the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is EFTPOS ONLY, they do not accept cash.
Fares are:
Adults – $12
Child (3 – 15 yrs) – $5
Family Pass (up to 4 people – one must be a child): $29
More information: www.nrm.org.au/semaphore-train
