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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Ottawa takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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.

7h 24m
Duration
507 km
Distance
$184
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from West Harbour GO to Union Station GOtrain train Lw
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
7h 10m
$112–335

Hamilton to Ottawa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamilton and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 48m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail13h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 37m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 25m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 38m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 29m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 37m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 28m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 37m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 28m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 507.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Hamilton, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from West Harbour GO to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 10m.

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