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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottawa and Hamilton takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 52m
Duration
507 km
Distance
$182
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
  2. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train Lw
6h 38m
$113–328

Ottawa to Hamilton train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ottawa and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 41m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit14h • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 15m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 42m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 49m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 13m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 40m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 47m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 13m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 40m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 47m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 13m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 40m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 47m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Hamilton? 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 Ottawa to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 507.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Hamilton, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Ottawa to West Harbour GO via Union Station GO in around 6h 38m.

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