How to get fromMoncton to Pictouby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Moncton to Pictou by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Moncton to Trurotrain VIA Rail
2. Take the taxi from Truro to Pictoutaxi
3h 28m
$164–278
Drive 196.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Moncton to Pictoucar 196.4 km
2h 47m
$39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moncton, NB to Truro, NSbus Moncton / ...
2. Take the bus from Truro to New Glasgow NSbus Halifax to Sydney
4h 43m
$83–111

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Distance: 262.3 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Moncton, NB, Canada and Pictou, NS, Canada?

You can take a bus from Moncton, NB to Pictou via Truro, NS, Truro, and New Glasgow NS in around 4h 43m.

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Pictou, Canada

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Things to do in Pictou

Hector (ship)(Opens in a new window)

Hector was a ship famous for having been part of the first significant migration of Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia in 1773. The replica of the original ship is located at the Hector Heritage Quay, a heritage center run by local volunteers, in Pictou.

McCulloch House Museum(Opens in a new window)

The McCulloch House Museum in Pictou, Nova Scotia is a site of the Nova Scotia Museum. It boasts interpretive materials designed to tell the story of Thomas McCulloch and his roles in education and politics in Pictou in the early 19th century. As well, the McCulloch House museum is host to a large collection of artifacts, many being Dr. McCulloch's personal belongings from his educating days. The museum is affiliated with the adjacent Genealogy Centre, formerly known as the Hector Exhibit Centre and Archives. Both are administered by the Pictou County Genealogy and Heritage Society.

Nova Scotia Museum of Industry(Opens in a new window)

The Nova Scotia Museum of Industry is a provincial museum located in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, dedicated to the story of Nova Scotia work and workers. Part of the Nova Scotia Museum system, the museum aims to explain how Nova Scotia was affected by the opportunities and challenges of the Industrial Age.

Roseland Theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Roseland Theatre is landmark theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Originally built for silent films, it is one of the oldest movie theater buildings in Nova Scotia but it is best known as the location of a human rights case involving Viola Desmond, who challenged racial segregation in 1946. It was converted from a movie theatre to the "Roseland Cabaret" nightclub in the early 2000s and to office space in 2015.

Places to stay in Pictou

Willow House Inn B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

The Scotsman Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Braeside Country Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Dolan's Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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