The cheapest and fastest trains from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, 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 Sarnia, ON will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Toronto, ON for Sarnia, ON on Wed, May 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
VIA87 Service from Toronto to Sarnia5:40 PM4h44Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON10:24 PMSarnia station, Sarnia, ON$551One-way0 transfers
VIA87 Service from Toronto to Sarnia5:40 PM4h44Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON10:24 PMSarnia station, Sarnia, ON$551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $424 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON costing on average $463 (€374).
Other travel options to Sarnia, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.40 (€-1.13). The journey takes 4h 42m versus 2h 51m 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
Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIA87 Service from Toronto to Sarnia | 5:40 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 4h44 | 10:24 PM Sarnia station, Sarnia, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON
Trains from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 6:20 AM |
Last train 5:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Seajets from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, ON trainsSeajets trains will get you between Toronto, ON and Sarnia, ON from $27 (€22). 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 Sarnia, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, 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 Sarnia, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Toronto, ON to Sarnia, 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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