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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottawa and Hamilton takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. 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 56m
Duration
507 km
Distance
$186
Average price
Every 4 hours
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
$116–332

Ottawa to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ottawa and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 48m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 40m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 34m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit14h • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 50m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 42m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 56m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 48m • 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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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 56m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 48m • 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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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 56m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 48m • 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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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 56m

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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