The average train between Aspendale and Ballarat takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Aspendale 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 hourly between Aspendale and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Aspendale is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aspendale to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Aspendale station and arriving at Ballarat station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Aspendale to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Aspendale Station.
Aspendale to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Ballarat Station.
The distance between Aspendale and Ballarat is 121.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Aspendale Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 42m.