The budget train nobody tells you about in Australia

Would you do this? Ride Western Australia's little-known Prospector train from Perth to Kalgoorlie, following part of the famous Indian Pacific railway route into the Australian outback. While the Indian Pacific costs thousands of dollars, this budget-friendly train journey costs around AUD $100 and travels more than 650 km through the Wheatbelt and Goldfields in just six hours. In this video, I take the TransWA Prospector from Perth to Kalgoorlie, showing you exactly what it's like on board. You'll see the seats, food, prices, scenery and facilities, plus learn the history of the railway that helped transform Western Australia's Goldfields after the gold rush. Along the way, we pass through the Wheatbelt, stop in Merredin, and arrive in Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town. The route also follows the same railway used by the legendary Indian Pacific before it continues east across Australia. If you're planning a Western Australia itinerary, looking for affordable Australia travel ideas, or searching for an alternative to the Indian Pacific, this train journey is well worth considering. In this video: Riding the TransWA Prospector from Perth to Kalgoorlie What the train is like on board Ticket prices and whether it's worth it Food and facilities Merredin station stop Wheatbelt and outback scenery The history of the Kalgoorlie railway How this route connects with the Indian Pacific 🎥 Next episode: Exploring Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town. If you enjoy train travel, budget travel and overland adventures, I'd love it if you subscribed for more videos from Australia and around the world. FOLLOW ME ON ⬇️ Follow me on TikTok (daily vlogs and travel tips):   / clairesfootsteps   Follow me on Instagram (posts when I travel):   / clairesfootsteps   MY WEBSITES ⬇️ https://clairesfootsteps.com https://gosouthwestengland.co.uk Sign up for an AMEX gold and get 22,000 Avios points! https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb... TRAVEL BRANDS I USE ⬇️ Get Your Guide (tours and entry to attractions) https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/?partn...