The average train between Ballarat and Mount Alexander takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballarat to Mount Alexander. 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 Mount Alexander. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Mount Alexander at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Mount Alexander. However, there are services departing from Ballarat station and arriving at Mount Alexander station via Footscray Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Ballarat to Mount Alexander train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
Ballarat to Mount Alexander train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.
The distance between Ballarat and Mount Alexander is 62.2 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 14m.