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How to get fromBrantford to Manitoulin Islandby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brantford to Manitoulin Island by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 24m

  2. Drive  678.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brantford to Manitoulin Islandcar car 678.9 km
    8h 4m
    $138–199

  3. Bus, train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Aldershot GO Busbus bus 15
    2. Take the train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GOtrain train Lw
    3. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 45m

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  • Distance: 535.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Brantford, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Brantford to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the train to Toronto Union Station, walk to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Finch, take the line 1 subway to Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, walk to Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave, take the bus to Cyprus Lake, drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Brantford to Manitoulin Island in around 8h 4m.

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