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There are 6 ways to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia by plane, car ferry, car, train or bus

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Fly to Sydney  •  7h 13m

  1. Fly from Winnipeg (YWG) to Sydney (YQY) YWG - YQY

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Fly to Halifax  •  7h 13m

  1. Fly from Winnipeg (YWG) to Halifax (YHZ) YWG - YHZ

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Fly to Saint John, car ferry, drive  •  16h 42m

  1. Fly from Winnipeg (YWG) to Saint John (YSJ) YWG - YSJ
  2. Take the car ferry from Saint John, NB to Digby
  3. Drive from Digby to Kentville

Train  •  2 days 19h

  1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
  3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifax

Train, bus  •  2 days 20h

  1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
  2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal
  3. Take the train from Montréal to Moncton
  4. Take the bus from Moncton, NB to Halifax, NS - Bus Terminal

Drive  •  42h 6m

  1. Drive from Winnipeg to Halifax 4084.9 km

Winnipeg to Nova Scotia by train

2 Weekly Trains
2 days 19h Average Duration
$421 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia is to fly which costs $190 - $650 and takes 7h 13m.

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The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $190 - $650.

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No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Halifax via Toronto Union Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

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The distance between Winnipeg and Nova Scotia is 2782 km. The road distance is 4084.9 km.

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The best way to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia without a car is to train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $420 - $650.

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It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia, including transfers.

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Winnipeg to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.

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The best way to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $430 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $650 and takes 2 days 19h.

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Nova Scotia is 2h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 11:21 PM in Winnipeg and 1:21 AM in Nova Scotia.

Winnipeg to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Halifax station.

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Map of how to get from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia.
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  • Distance: 2781.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Winnipeg to Glace Bay 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Halifax via Toronto Union Station and Montréal in around 2 days 19h.

Airlines
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Winnipeg to Sydney via Montreal
Ave. Duration
5h 44m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,600
Flights from Winnipeg to Sydney via Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 38m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$430 - $1,700
Flights from Winnipeg to Halifax via Montreal
Ave. Duration
6h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,400
Flights from Winnipeg to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
6h 44m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,400
Flights from Winnipeg to Saint John via Montreal
Ave. Duration
5h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$460 - $1,800
Flights from Winnipeg to Saint John via Toronto
Ave. Duration
7h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,700
Porter Airlines
Website
flyporter.com
Flights from Winnipeg to Halifax via Ottawa
Ave. Duration
6h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $800
Flights from Winnipeg to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
7h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $800
WestJet
Website
westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg to Halifax
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,100
Train operators
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
Ave. Duration
37h 59m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$200 - $280
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$200 - $280
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$240 - $280
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$210 - $250
Train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
Ave. Duration
5h 11m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$65 - $150
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$80 - $150
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$80 - $130
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$65 - $90
Train from Montréal to Halifax
Ave. Duration
21h 51m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$150 - $210
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$160 - $210
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$180 - $210
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$150 - $190
Train from Montréal to Moncton
Ave. Duration
17h 23m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$120 - $190
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$140 - $190
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$150 - $180
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$120 - $150
Bus operators
Megabus Canada
Phone
1-866-488-4452
Email
customerservice@megabus.com
Website
ca.megabus.com
Bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$10 - $110
Website
https://ca.megabus.com/
Adult Standard
$75 - $110
Adult Advanced Booking
$10 - $75
Ferry operators
Northumberland Ferries
Phone
+1 877-762-7245
Website
ferries.ca
Car ferry from Saint John, NB to Digby
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$22 - $35
Schedules at
ferries.ca
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ferries.ca
Adult 14-59 years
$35
Senior 60+
$32
Child 6-13
$22
Student with ID
$32

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Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Nova Scotia is 4085 km. It takes approximately 42h 6m to drive from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia.

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