The average train between Ballarat and Colac takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballarat to Colac. 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 5 times a day between Ballarat and Colac. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Colac at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Colac. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at Colac station via Footscray Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Ballarat to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
Ballarat to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.
The distance between Ballarat and Colac is 89.1 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Colac Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 11m.