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Ballarat to Pakenham trains

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The average train between Ballarat and Pakenham takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Ballarat to Pakenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
172 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sunshine West

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  1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train Ballarat
  2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Pakenham
3h 1m
$12

Ballarat to Pakenham train times

Trains run hourly between Ballarat and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Sunshine Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballarat to Pakenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ballarat to Pakenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Pakenham Station via Sunshine Station and Town Hall Station in around 3h 1m.

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