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Downtown Markham to Ottawa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Downtown Markham and Ottawa takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. 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 10m
Duration
480 km
Distance
$178
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
6h 31m
$107–329

Downtown Markham to Ottawa train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 8:37 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 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 6, 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 Monday, November 9, 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 Tuesday, November 10, 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 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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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 10m

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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