The cheapest and fastest trains from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 3 trains that leave Toronto, ON for Brantford, ON on Thu, Jun 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
12:45 AM1h05Toronto, ON1:50 AMBrantford, ON$411One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM1h10Toronto, ON5:40 PMBrantford, ON$411One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM1h05Toronto, ON12:50 AMBrantford, ON$411One-way0 transfers
12:45 AM1h05Toronto, ON1:50 AMBrantford, ON$411One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM1h05Toronto, ON12:50 AMBrantford, ON$411One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM1h10Toronto, ON5:40 PMBrantford, ON$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Brantford, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Seajets.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIA71 Service from Toronto to Brantford | 6:50 AM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1h05 | 7:55 AM Brantford station, Brantford, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIA73 Service from Toronto to Brantford | 11:30 AM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1h10 | 12:40 PM Brantford station, Brantford, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIA83 Service from Toronto to Brantford | 4:15 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1h05 | 5:20 PM Brantford station, Brantford, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIA75 Service from Toronto to Brantford | 5:22 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1h11 | 6:33 PM Brantford station, Brantford, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
VIA79 Service from Toronto to Brantford | 7:45 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1h05 | 8:50 PM Brantford station, Brantford, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 AM Toronto, ON | 1h05 | 1:50 AM Brantford, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON
Trains from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 8:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Seajets from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON trainsSeajets trains will get you between Toronto, ON and Brantford, ON from $10 (€8). 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 Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Toronto, ON to Brantford, 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 Brantford, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Toronto, ON to Brantford, ON
- 5:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Front Street and Bay Street.
- Union Chicken
- Amano Pasta
- The Rec Room
- Outside the main entrance.
- CAD 1
- Fairmont Royal York
- The Strathcona Hotel
- InterContinental Toronto Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 168 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for VIA Rail and GO Transit
- Hall 2: UP Express platforms
- Hall 3: connections to subway and streetcar
- Subway: Line 1 (Yonge-University)
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: 509, 510
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