There are 7 ways to get from Brantford to Ottawa by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
6h 58m$78–249Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Aldershot GO Busbus 15
- Take the train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GOtrain Lw
- Take the bus from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ONbus
9h 27m$48–137Bus
- Take the bus from McMaster University to Richmond Hill Centrebus 41
- Take the bus from Richmond Hill Centre to Ottawabus FlixBus 2700
8h 53m$60–99Drive 498.7 km
- Drive from Brantford to Ottawacar 498.7 km
6h 19m$98–141Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
4h 20m$181–682Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
4h 32m$117–663Train to London International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Brantford to Londontrain
- Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YXU - YOW
6h 50m$356–1,819
Brantford to Ottawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brantford to Ottawa is to bus and train which costs $45 - $140 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Brantford to Ottawa is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Brantford to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Brantford Bus Terminal and arriving at Ottawa via McMaster University and Richmond Hill Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Brantford to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Brantford and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Brantford and Ottawa is 540 km. The road distance is 498.7 km.
The best way to get from Brantford to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $75 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Brantford to Ottawa, including transfers.
Brantford to Ottawa bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from McMaster University station.
Brantford to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Brantford station.
The best way to get from Brantford to Ottawa is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $75 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Brantford, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Brantford to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Ottawa via McMaster University and Richmond Hill Centre in around 8h 53m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from London International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from London International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–290
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Brantford to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $70–140
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $70–120
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55–80
Train from Brantford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $23–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $23–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–40
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $11–15
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from McMaster University to Richmond Hill Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $16–19
Bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Aldershot GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond Hill Centre to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $27–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brantford to Ottawa bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Richmond Hill Centre station.
Brantford to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brantford to Ottawa is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Brantford to Ottawa.
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