The average train between Toronto and Downtown Ottawa takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Ottawa and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Toronto to Downtown Ottawa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 4h 59m.
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.