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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Ottawa takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. 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 30m
Duration
507 km
Distance
$180
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
$109–331

Hamilton to Ottawa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamilton and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail13h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 43m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 34m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 43m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 34m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 43m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 41m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 44m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 35m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 42m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 44m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 42m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 28m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 24m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 43m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 34m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 41m • 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 30m

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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