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Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo and Ottawa takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo to 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.

8h 56m
Duration
550 km
Distance
$190
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train Ki
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
7h 28m
$117–342

Waterloo to Ottawa train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Waterloo and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 26m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 55m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 26m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 55m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 12m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail16h 17m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 12m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 21m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail16h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 12m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 21m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail16h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 26m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 55m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 26m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 55m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo to 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.

Map of how to get from Waterloo to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 550.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Waterloo, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Kitchener GO to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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