The average train between Ottawa and Winnipeg takes 45h and the fastest train takes 39h 34m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ottawa to Winnipeg. 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 Winnipeg. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Winnipeg at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Winnipeg station via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.
Ottawa to Winnipeg train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Winnipeg train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Winnipeg station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Winnipeg is 1675.3 km. The road distance is 2048 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Winnipeg via Toronto Union Station in around 39h 59m.
