The train between Ontario and Nova Scotia takes 29h 58m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ontario to Nova Scotia. 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 Ontario and Nova Scotia. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ontario is at 11:38 AM which arrives into Nova Scotia at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Ontario station and arriving at Nova Scotia station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 58m.
Ontario to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
Ontario to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Ontario to Nova Scotia train tickets online with VIA Rail.
The distance between Ontario and Nova Scotia is 1,785.5 km. The road distance is 1,886 km.
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Halifax via Montréal in around 29h 34m.
