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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottawa and Hamilton takes 6h 46m 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 46m
Duration
507 km
Distance
$182
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 23m
$113–328

Ottawa to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 7m • 1 change

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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Departing Friday, October 30, 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 34m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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 45m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 40m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 33m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 45m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 46m

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 23m.

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