There are 4 ways to get from Barrie to Brantford by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Allandale Waterfront GO to Toronto Union Stationtrain Br
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Brantfordtrain VIA Rail
3h 52m$40–131Bus via Mississauga
cheapest- Take the bus from Barrie to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Square One to McMaster Universitybus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminalbus 15
4h 52m$34–139Bus
- Take the bus from Barrie to VAUGHAN - HWY 407 terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to McMaster Universitybus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminalbus 15
4h 31m$40–54Drive 182.1 km
- Drive from Barrie to Brantfordcar 182.1 km
2h 7m$36–52
Barrie to Brantford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barrie to Brantford is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Barrie to Brantford is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Barrie to Brantford. However, there are services departing from Barrie and arriving at Brantford Bus Terminal via Hwy 407 Bus Terminal and McMaster University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Barrie to Brantford. However, there are services departing from Allandale Waterfront GO and arriving at Brantford via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Barrie and Brantford is 197 km. The road distance is 182.1 km.
The best way to get from Barrie to Brantford without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Barrie to Brantford, including transfers.
Barrie to Brantford bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Barrie station.
Barrie to Brantford train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Allandale Waterfront GO station.
The best way to get from Barrie to Brantford is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Barrie, ON, Canada and Brantford, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Allandale Waterfront GO to Brantford via Toronto Union Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barrie to Brantford Bus Terminal via VAUGHAN - HWY 407 terminal, Hwy 407 Bus Terminal, and McMaster University in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Allandale Waterfront GO to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $16–22
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Brantford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $24–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $24–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Bus from Barrie to VAUGHAN - HWY 407 terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Adult
- $17–26
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to McMaster University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $14–18
Bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $8–10
Bus from Square One to McMaster University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–13
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Barrie to Toronto Pearson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $12–120
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More Questions & Answers
Barrie to Brantford bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at VAUGHAN - HWY 407 terminal station.
Barrie to Brantford train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrie to Brantford is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Barrie to Brantford.
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