The average train between Downtown Toronto and Downtown Ottawa takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Downtown Toronto to Downtown 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Downtown Toronto and Downtown Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Toronto is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Downtown Ottawa at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Ottawa and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downtown Toronto to Downtown Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Toronto station and arriving at Downtown Ottawa station via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Downtown Toronto to Downtown Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
Downtown Toronto to Downtown Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
The distance between Downtown Toronto and Downtown Ottawa is 352.1 km. The road distance is 449 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 49m.