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Trip Overview

The average train between North York and Ottawa takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from North York 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.

5h 17m
Duration
459 km
Distance
$173
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

North York to Ottawa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between North York and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from North York is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 23m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 33m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 4m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 23m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 33m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 4m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 21m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 32m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail4h 58m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail9h 58m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 30m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 1m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 23m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 33m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 4m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 23m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 33m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 4m • 1 change
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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)VIA Rail5h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North York 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 North York to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 458.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between North York, 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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