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Pakenham to Ballarat trains

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The average train between Pakenham and Ballarat takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Pakenham 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.

2h 53m
Duration
171 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Traralgon
  2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
2h 56m
$12

Pakenham to Ballarat train times

Trains run hourly between Pakenham and Ballarat. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pakenham is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Ballarat at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line2h 54m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line2h 53m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line3h 4m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    V/LineV/Line2h 53m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line3h 4m • 1 change

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    V/LineV/Line3h 4m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pakenham to Ballarat? 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: 171.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Ballarat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 56m.

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