The average train between Adelaide and Ballarat takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Adelaide to Ballarat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Adelaide and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide is at 8:15 AM which arrives into Ballarat at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Ballarat station via Ararat Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Adelaide to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Ballarat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ballarat Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Ballarat is 554.6 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Ballarat Station via Ararat Station in around 9h 25m.