The train between Halifax, NS and Ottawa takes 27h 28m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Halifax, NS 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Halifax, NS and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax, NS is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Ottawa at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax, NS to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Halifax, NS station and arriving at Ottawa station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.
Halifax, NS to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax, NS to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
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The distance between Halifax, NS and Ottawa is 956.2 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Ottawa via Montréal in around 26h 24m.
