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How to get fromHalifax to Shawiniganby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Halifax to Shawinigan by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YHZ - YUL
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    7h 25m
    $226–851

  2. Drive 1,075.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Halifax to Shawinigancar car 1,075.9 km
    13h 15m
    $211–305

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Rimouskitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rimouski to Québecbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Québec to Trois-Rivièresbus bus
    23h 41m
    $406–815

  4. Fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, train

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane YHZ - YHU
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    8h 31m
    $220–855

  5. Fly to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane plane YHZ - YQB
    2. Take the bus from Québec to Trois-Rivièresbus bus
    9h 1m
    $447–967

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train VIA Rail
    27h 11m
    $351–910

Halifax to Shawinigan by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration27h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Halifax, NS, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?

You can take a train from Halifax to Shawinigan via Montréal in around 27h 11m.

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