The average train between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Patterson Station (SkyTrain) takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Patterson Station (SkyTrain). 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 Patterson Station (SkyTrain). The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vancouver Airport (YVR) is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Patterson Station (SkyTrain) at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1 and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Patterson Station (SkyTrain). However, there are services departing from Vancouver Airport (YVR) station and arriving at Patterson Station (SkyTrain) station via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Patterson Station (SkyTrain) train services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Patterson Station (SkyTrain) train services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Patterson Station @ Platform 2.
The distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Patterson Station (SkyTrain) is 12.9 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Patterson Station @ Platform 2 via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1 and Granville Station @ Platform 2 in around 41 min.