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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $618.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $618 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to London, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to London, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to London, ON:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to London, ON costing on average $171.
A bus is $549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to London, ON costing on average $618.
Other travel options to London, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 6h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to London, ON
How to get from Ottawa, ON to London, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to London, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 AM 9h55 Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON 7:20 PM London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 AM 9h55 Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON 7:20 PM London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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AC82515:10 AM 3h27 Ottawa 8:37 AM London $316 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus9:25 AM 10h10 Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON 7:35 PM London, University Dr (Elgin Hall), ON $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM 10h20 Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON 7:20 PM London, York St (Greyhound Canada), ON $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM 10h35 Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON 7:35 PM London, University Dr (Elgin Hall), ON $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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AC82636:10 PM 3h42 Ottawa 9:52 PM London $316 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AC825710:05 AM 4h42 Ottawa 2:47 PM London $316 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AC82579:10 AM 5h37 Ottawa 2:47 PM London $316 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to London, ON:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to London, ON costing on average $171.
A bus is $549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to London, ON costing on average $618.
Other travel options to London, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and London, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Air Canada, Jazz Aviation to go to London, ON by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to London, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to London, ON by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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