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Trip Overview

The average train between Downtown Markham and Ottawa takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Downtown Markham to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration
480 km
Distance
$178
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Downtown Markham to Ottawa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Downtown Markham and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Markham is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 45m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 56m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 32m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 45m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 56m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 32m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 45m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 56m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 32m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail13h 43m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 14m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 44m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 55m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail5h 31m • 1 change
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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Markham to Ottawa? 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 Downtown Markham to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Downtown Markham, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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