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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Minaki to Portage la Prairie. The train trip from Minaki to Portage la Prairie is usually about 7 hours and 35 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 161 mi (259 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 35m |
| Lowest price | £26.38 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail Canada |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Minaki to Portage la Prairie?
VIA Rail Canada is the one and only train line which connects Minaki to Portage la Prairie. 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.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail Canada | 1 | 7h 35m | £26.38 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Minaki and Portage la Prairie. 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 Minaki and Portage la Prairie is approximately 161 miles, or 259 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 35 minutes,
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 Minaki to Portage la Prairie. 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 Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Minaki at 03:00 and arrives in Portage la Prairie around 7 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Portage la Prairie 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 Portage la Prairie to Minaki.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Minaki?
Main departure station: Minaki VIA Station
There is one train station in Minaki.
All train stations in Minaki:
Minaki VIA Station
Where is the train station in Portage la Prairie?
Main arrival station: Portage la Prairie VIA Station
Portage la Prairie has one train station.
Train stations in Portage la Prairie:
Portage la Prairie VIA Station
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