The train between Ottawa and Shawinigan takes 16h 8m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ottawa to Shawinigan. 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 twice a week between Ottawa and Shawinigan. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Shawinigan at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Shawinigan station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
Ottawa to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Shawinigan station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Shawinigan is 261.5 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Shawinigan via Montréal in around 5h 50m.
