The average train between Ballarat and Adelaide takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ballarat to Adelaide. 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 Ballarat and Adelaide. The earliest departure is at 9:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 9:24 AM which arrives into Adelaide at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at Adelaide station via Ararat Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Ballarat to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
Ballarat to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Adelaide Station.
The distance between Ballarat and Adelaide is 554.6 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Adelaide Station via Ararat Station in around 9h 18m.
