The average train between Ballarat and Fawkner takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballarat to Fawkner. 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 every 3 hours between Ballarat and Fawkner. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Fawkner at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Fawkner. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at Fawkner station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Ballarat to Fawkner train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
Ballarat to Fawkner train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Gowrie Station.
The distance between Ballarat and Fawkner is 99.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Gowrie Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 18m.