The train between Ottawa and Amherst takes 21h 50m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ottawa to Amherst. 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 Ottawa and Amherst. The earliest departure is at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Amherst at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Amherst station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
Ottawa to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Amherst station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Amherst is 894.3 km. The road distance is 1,307 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Amherst via Montréal in around 22h 27m.
