The average train between Toronto and Downtown Ottawa takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Toronto to Downtown Ottawa. 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 Toronto and Downtown Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Toronto is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Downtown Ottawa at 5:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Ottawa and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Toronto to Downtown Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Toronto station and arriving at Downtown Ottawa station via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Toronto to Downtown Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
Toronto to Downtown Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Book your Toronto to Downtown Ottawa train tickets online with VIA Rail and OC Transpo.
The distance between Toronto and Downtown Ottawa is 352 km. The road distance is 449 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 49m.