The average train between Ottawa and Niagara takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. 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 4 times a day between Ottawa and Niagara. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Niagara at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Toronto (Union Station) and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Niagara. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Niagara station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
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 446 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 24m.