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Cheap train tickets from Montreal to Toronto

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  1. Sun Nov 17
    £92.96
  2. Mon Nov 18
    £50.75
  3. Tue Nov 19
    £39.35
  4. Wed Nov 20
    £39.35
  5. Thu Nov 21
    £39.35
  6. Fri Nov 22
    £50.81
  7. Sat Nov 23
    £27.94
  8. Sun Nov 24
    £53.70
  9. Mon Nov 25
    £27.94
  10. Tue Nov 26
    £27.94
  11. Wed Nov 27
    £27.94
  12. Thu Nov 28
    £39.35
  13. Fri Nov 29
    £39.35
  14. Sat Nov 30
    £27.94

Schedule & Pricing Info

How much are train tickets from Montreal to Toronto?

Lowest Price£22.81
Fastest4h 50m
Daily Schedules15
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train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for Montreal to Toronto
4.6
Based on 41 reviews

Based on 41 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 64 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.1
Staff
4.5
Value
3.6
Condition
4.5
Yan Kei
5.0
11 November 2019Solo travel
Pros
nil.
Cons
nil.
Tips
nil.
Reginald
5.0
18 October 2019Solo travel
Cons
For some reason, when I was connected to the via rail wifi, I could not play videos from Youtube, Facebook and other website. But when i was on the via rail website videos and movies were playing perfectly.....
Anthony
5.0
27 September 2019Visiting friends
Pros
First wedding in toronto
Cons
Having debit machines not only credit card, because not many ppl have credit cards Money or debit!
Tips
Nothing. Via rail is a great service
Eugenio Andres
4.0
11 September 2019Couples trip
Pros
comfort and tranquility
Cons
Everithing was O. K.
Nour
5.0
14 September 2019Vacation
Pros
Everything was pretty good. Staff was super friendly and aware of surroundings.
Cons
Would be nice if they offered water more often as it is a long trip

What is the fastest way to get from Montreal to Toronto?

The fastest way to get from Montreal to Toronto is to fly, with a direct flight averaging between 75 and 90 minutes. This is also the most expensive option, however, with tickets averaging about CA $130 and as high as almost CA $400. A train ride on VIA Rail Canada averages about 5 hours in duration, but is significantly cheaper at about CA $64 per ticket.

Is there a direct train between Montreal and Toronto?

Yes, there is a direct train between Montreal and Toronto. Operated by VIA Rail Canada, there are six daily trains that go directly from Montreal to Toronto. The fastest trip is about 5 hours in duration.

Where do you catch the train from Montreal to Toronto?

Catch the VIA Rail Canada at Gare Centrale (Central Station) in Montreal. This train station is located underground, beneath the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. The address of Gare Centrale is 895 Rue de la Gauchetière O.

How do you find cheap train tickets from Montreal to Toronto?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Montreal to Toronto is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Montreal to Toronto was £30.92. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 27 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of £58.50 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train ride from Montreal to Toronto?

The distance between Montreal and Toronto is approximately 313.51 miles, or 504.42 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 6 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 50 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.

What is the busiest day for trains from Montreal to Toronto?

On Friday trains from Montreal to Toronto are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

VIA Rail has the greatest number of connections between Montreal to Toronto

Typically there are 15 schedules to compare for your trip to Toronto. One train carrier operates regular service on the Montreal to Toronto route. VIA Rail offers the most scheduled departures between Montreal to Toronto, usually offering 15 trips per day. 8 train trips per day are direct connections to Toronto, if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Coach tickets from Montreal to Toronto, which start at £6,923.82.

One train company connects Montreal to Toronto

VIA Rail

VIA Rail train tickets from Montreal to Toronto start from £22.81, and on average cost £49.33. Daily there are 15 VIA Rail schedules to Toronto. VIA Rail in Montreal leaves from 895 Rue de la Gauchetiere O, And in Toronto trains arrive at Union Station and one other train station.

From Montreal to Toronto train travel on VIA Rail takes 6 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to Toronto faster, VIA Rail offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 50 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, VIA Rail offers 12 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £64.50 for a one-way train ticket to Toronto.

Toilet
WiFi
Films
Snacks
Loyalty rewards
Extra legroom
Power point
Green certified
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
6h 22m
Avg. Price
£49.33

Plan your next adventure

There is one train station from which trains depart Montreal on their way to Toronto. For this route, the busiest departing train stations in Montreal are:
  • 895 Rue de la Gauchetiere O
There are 2 different stations where trains arrive to in Toronto. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination. These are the busiest arriving stations in Toronto:
  • Union Station
  • Guildwood Train Station