The train between Ottawa and Nova Scotia takes 25h 31m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Nova Scotia station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.
Ottawa to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Ottawa to Nova Scotia train tickets online with VIA Rail.
The distance between Ottawa and Nova Scotia is 979.5 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Halifax via Montréal in around 26h 8m.
