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How to get fromMontreal Central Station to Shawiniganby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montreal Central Station to Shawinigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train VIA Rail
    2h 48m
    $35–240
  2. Drive 158.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montreal Central Station to Shawinigancar car 158.6 km
    2h 3m
    $32–45
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivièresbus bus Montréal - Québec
    3h 12m
    $123–161

Montreal Central Station to Shawinigan by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Montreal Central Station, QC, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Montréal to Shawinigan 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–240 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Orléans Express operates a bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivières 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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