The average train between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Metrotown takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Metrotown. 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 10 minutes between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Metrotown. The earliest departure is at 1:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vancouver Airport (YVR) is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Metrotown at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1 and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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46 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Metrotown. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Airport (YVR) station and arriving at Metrotown station via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Metrotown train services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Metrotown train services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Metrotown Station @ Platform 2.
The distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Metrotown is 13.6 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Metrotown Station @ Platform 2 via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1 and Granville Station @ Platform 2 in around 42 min.