The average train between Ottawa and Toronto takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Toronto. 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 every 4 hours between Ottawa and Toronto. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Toronto at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Toronto (Union Station) and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Toronto station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Ottawa to Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
The distance between Ottawa and Toronto is 351.7 km. The road distance is 453 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 24m.