The average train between Ottawa and Barrie takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Barrie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Ottawa and Barrie. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Barrie at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 45m • 1 change

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6h 9m • 1 change

7h 17m • 1 change

6h 43m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Barrie. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Barrie station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Ottawa to Barrie train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Barrie train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Allandale Waterfront GO station.
The distance between Ottawa and Barrie is 332.1 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Allandale Waterfront GO via Union Station GO in around 7h 9m.