How to travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London, ON to Ottawa, ON

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €417.

Distance: 321 miles (517 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of €59.

This is compared to other travel options from London, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €148.

A bus is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €417.

The fastest way to travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 34m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 7m sooner (1h 55m by flight vs 6h 2m by car). Tickets start at around €417 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from London, ON to Ottawa, ON

How to get from London, ON to Ottawa, ON by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM9h50
    London, ON
    1:20 AMOttawa, ON
    €351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM9h50
    London, ON
    1:20 AMOttawa, ON
    €351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:45 AM9h05
    London, ON
    11:50 AMOttawa, ON
    €551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM9h40
    London, ON
    6:25 PMOttawa, ON
    €411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    12:45 PM9h45
    London, ON
    10:30 PMOttawa, ON
    €571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    12:30 PM9h45
    London, ON
    10:15 PMOttawa, ON
    €591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON

Travel to Ottawa, ON easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London, ON to Ottawa, ON.

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There are 3 options to travel between London, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of €59.

This is compared to other travel options from London, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €148.

A bus is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €417.

The fastest way to travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 34m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is approximately 321 miles (517 km).
The average frequency per day from London, ON to Ottawa, ON is:
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from London and arrive in Ottawa.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London, ON to Ottawa, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Canada, Jazz Aviation to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
  • Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London, ON to Ottawa, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, Quebec City, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ottawa, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ottawa, ON to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ottawa, ON, you can explore Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, enjoy outdoor activities in Gatineau Park, take a scenic cruise on the Ottawa River, or visit the Canadian Tulip Festival in spring. Catch a live performance at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Don't miss top sights like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Canal, Canadian Museum of History, and the vibrant ByWard Market.
To fully experience Ottawa, ON, including its major attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian Museum of History, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
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