The average train between Lithgow and Ballarat takes 16h 27m and the fastest train takes 15h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Lithgow 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 twice daily between Lithgow and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 16h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lithgow to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Lithgow station and arriving at Ballarat station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
Lithgow to Ballarat train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Ballarat train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Ballarat Station.
The distance between Lithgow and Ballarat is 729.1 km. The road distance is 1,207 km.
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 16h 32m.
