The cheapest and fastest trains from Ottawa, ON to London, ON
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
8 h 17 m
Average duration
10 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ottawa, ON to London, 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 London, ON will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 6 trains that leave Ottawa, ON for London, ON on Fri, May 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 17 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 11 h 18 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.
4:43 PM10h09Ottawa, ON2:52 AMLondon, ON$1041One-way0 transfers
5:23 PM9h29Ottawa, ON2:52 AMLondon, ON$1061One-way0 transfers
1:29 PM11h18Ottawa, ON12:47 AMLondon, ON$1281One-way0 transfers
2:35 PM11h38Ottawa, ON2:13 AMLondon, ON$1911One-way0 transfers
3:24 PM10h49Ottawa, ON2:13 AMLondon, ON$2041One-way0 transfers
10:21 AM8h17Ottawa, ON6:38 PMLondon, ON$2161One-way0 transfers
5:23 PM9h29Ottawa, ON2:52 AMLondon, ON$1061One-way0 transfers
4:43 PM10h09Ottawa, ON2:52 AMLondon, ON$1041One-way0 transfers
3:24 PM10h49Ottawa, ON2:13 AMLondon, ON$2041One-way0 transfers
1:29 PM11h18Ottawa, ON12:47 AMLondon, ON$1281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Ottawa, ON to London, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to London, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $236.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$180 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to London, ON:
A bus is $114 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to London, ON costing on average $180 (€144).
A bus is $467 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to London, ON costing on average $534 (€426).
Other travel options to London, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around $180 (€144) compared to roughly $113 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-67.52 (€-53.87). The journey takes 6h 58m versus 6h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ottawa, ON to London, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to London, ON trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIA47 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA79 Service from Toronto to London | 12:23 PM Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 9h29 | 9:52 PM London, ON | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
![]() | 10:21 AM Ottawa, ON | 8h17 | 6:38 PM London, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:29 PM Ottawa, ON | 11h18 | 12:47 AM London, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Ottawa, ON | 11h38 | 2:13 AM London, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:24 PM Ottawa, ON | 10h49 | 2:13 AM London, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Ottawa, ON to London, ON by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ottawa, ON to London, ON
Trains from Ottawa, ON to London, ON run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€72) but you can travel from only $36 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 15:44. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 8h 17m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€72) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 17m |
First train 4:13 AM |
Last train 3:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Seajets from Ottawa, ON to London, ON trainsSeajets trains will get you between Ottawa, ON and London, ON from $36 (€28). 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 London, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ottawa, ON to London, 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 London, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Ottawa, ON to London, ON
- 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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