The average train between Fawkner and Ballarat takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Fawkner to Ballarat. 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 Fawkner and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Fawkner is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fawkner to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Fawkner station and arriving at Ballarat station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Fawkner to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Gowrie Station.
Fawkner to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Ballarat Station.
The distance between Fawkner and Ballarat is 99.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Gowrie Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 16m.