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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ottawa, ON for Kingston, ON on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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€45 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:03 PM Ottawa, ON | 2h07 | 12:10 AM Kingston, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
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Trains from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 21:52 |
Train companies: VIA Rail from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON trainsVIA Rail trains will get you between Ottawa, ON and Kingston, ON from $17 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kingston, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
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- Mo-Fr 05:30-20:45,21:45-23:30; Sa 06:30-09:15, 09:45-20:45, 21:15-23:30; Su 08:15-13:00, 13:30-20:45,21:15-23:30; 22:30-23:30 "ticket office closed"
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