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Trip Summary

There is usually just one train option from Winnipeg to Blue River per day. The average train journey from Winnipeg to Blue River takes 40 hours, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.

Distance972 mi (1565 km)
Fastest train40h 0m
Lowest priceUS$178.09
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceVIA Rail Canada
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Winnipeg to Blue River?

VIA Rail Canada is the one and only train line which connects Winnipeg to Blue River. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
VIA Rail Canada11d 15h 36mUS$178.09
  • VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Winnipeg and Blue River. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Winnipeg and Blue River is approximately 972 miles, or 1565 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 40 hours,

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Winnipeg to Blue River. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Winnipeg at 10:00 and arrives in Blue River around 39 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Blue River with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Blue River to Winnipeg.

City Information

Winnipeg

Winnipeg, MB, CA - CAXEF-0

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Winnipeg is the capital of Canada's province of Manitoba, located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Art and culture are central to Winnipeg's identity, best experienced at sights including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, The Forks National Historic Site, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. If you visit between January and March, you may even luck out and see the Northern Lights in Winnipeg's night sky.

Winnipeg is home to a host of memorable outdoor activities, such as soaking in a Nordic Spa, hiking to Hansel & Gretel's "Witch Hut" in Kildonan Park, and skiing at Arctic Glacier Winter Park.

Union Station is Winnipeg's main train station, where cross-country VIA Rail trains depart along the Great Western Way to Vancouver or Toronto, and regional VIA Rail trains head north to Churchill. Winnipeg also connects to several Ontario Northland intercity bus routes. The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International is the city's airport, which used to be a major stop for Greyhound Canada lines before they discontinued their service in the country.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Winnipeg?

Main departure station: Winnipeg VIA Station

There is one train station in Winnipeg.

All train stations in Winnipeg:

  • Winnipeg VIA Station

Where is the train station in Blue River?

Main arrival station: Blue River VIA Station

Blue River has one train station.

Train stations in Blue River:

  • Blue River VIA Station

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