There are 4 ways to get from Bowmanville to Brantford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oshawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Brantfordtrain VIA Rail
4h 21m$39–427Drive 177.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Bowmanville to Brantfordcar 177.7 km
1h 58m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Durham College Oshawa GO to Hwy 407 Bus Terminalbus 56 / ...
- Take the bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to McMaster Universitybus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminalbus 15
6h 43m$41–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from King Westbound @ George to Oshawa Stationbus 902
- Take the train from Durham College Oshawa GO to Union Station GOtrain Le
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Brantfordtrain
4h 25m$39–242
Bowmanville to Brantford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bowmanville to Brantford is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bowmanville to Brantford is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowmanville to Brantford. However, there are services departing from King Westbound @ George and arriving at Brantford Bus Terminal via Durham College Oshawa GO, Hwy 407 Bus Terminal and McMaster University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowmanville to Brantford. However, there are services departing from Oshawa and arriving at Brantford via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Bowmanville and Brantford is 167 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.
The best way to get from Bowmanville to Brantford without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bowmanville to Brantford, including transfers.
Bowmanville to Brantford bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Durham College Oshawa GO station.
Bowmanville to Brantford train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Oshawa station.
The best way to get from Bowmanville to Brantford is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Bowmanville, ON, Canada and Brantford, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Bowmanville Ave. @ Aspen Springs Dr. to Brantford via Durham College Oshawa GO, Oshawa, and Toronto Union Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Westbound @ George to Brantford Bus Terminal via Oshawa Station, Durham College Oshawa GO, Hwy 407 Bus Terminal, and McMaster University in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Oshawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $11–65
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–200
- Economy
- $13–75
- Economy Plus
- $14–85
Train from Toronto Union Station to Brantford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $22–85
- Business
- $65–200
- Business Plus
- $80–220
- Economy
- $25–95
- Economy Plus
- $27–110
Train from Toronto Union Station to Brantford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $22–85
- Business
- $65–200
- Business Plus
- $80–220
- Economy
- $25–95
- Economy Plus
- $27–110
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Durham College Oshawa GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $11–15
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Durham College Oshawa GO to Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $13–17
Bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to McMaster University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $14–18
Bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $8–10
Bus from King Westbound @ George to Oshawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 866 247 0055
- Website
- Durham Region Transit
Bus from King Westbound @ George to Oshawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Durham Region Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Bowmanville to Brantford bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Hwy 407 Bus Terminal station.
Bowmanville to Brantford train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowmanville to Brantford is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bowmanville to Brantford.
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