The average train between Ballarat and Highett takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballarat to Highett. 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 Ballarat and Highett. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Highett at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Highett. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at Highett station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Ballarat to Highett train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
Ballarat to Highett train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Highett Station.
The distance between Ballarat and Highett is 113 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Highett Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 16m.