The average train between Ottawa and Elgin takes 42h 57m and the fastest train takes 42h 54m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ottawa to Elgin. 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 5 times a week between Ottawa and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 42h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Elgin station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 57m.
Ottawa to Elgin train services, operated by OC Transpo, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Elgin train services, operated by OC Transpo, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Ottawa and Elgin is 1,077.1 km. The road distance is 1,323 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Elgin via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 55m.
