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Castlemaine to Ballan trains

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The average train between Castlemaine and Ballan takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Castlemaine to Ballan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
194 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain train Bendigo
  2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballan Stationtrain train Ballarat
2h 45m
$12

Castlemaine to Ballan train times

Trains run hourly between Castlemaine and Ballan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlemaine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Ballan at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line6h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line2h 50m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 50m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 26m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line2h 50m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 50m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 26m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line2h 50m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 50m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 26m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castlemaine to Ballan? 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.

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  • Distance: 193.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Ballan, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Ballan Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 45m.

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