The average train between Ottawa and Niagara takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Niagara. 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 every 4 hours between Ottawa and Niagara. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Niagara at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Toronto (Union Station) and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 2m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ottawa to Niagara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Niagara. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Ottawa to Niagara train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Niagara train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
The distance between Ottawa and Niagara is 353.5 km. The road distance is 391 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 24m.