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How to get to Burlington by train
- Routes
- 12
- Trips per day
- 35
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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About Burlington
Burlington is a charming city with enviable access to natural beauty. Its biggest attraction is the celebrated Royal Botanical Gardens, the largest and perhaps most stunning garden in Canada, but Burlington has a lot more to offer. Walking through the historic downtown, marvel at the city's quaint architecture that features Gothic Revival mansions and old-world churches. Burlington also has various outdoor activities available for every type of adventurer, including gentle walks along the Lake Ontario waterfront, jaw-dropping hikes up the Niagara Escarpment, or adrenaline-fuelled rock climbs at Mount Nemo Conservation Area.
The city has a vibrant culinary scene featuring a range of high-quality eateries and several food-focused festivals such as Ribfest, which falls on Labor Day every year. Dozens of bars and nightclubs serve up live music late into the night for those looking for a party.
Just 30 miles from Toronto, Burlington is well-connected and benefits from its proximity to Canada's biggest city. The local VIA Rail station provides convenient rail links across the region, and Burlington is within driving distance of four different international airports.
Station Information
Aldershot Station is Burlington's train station, located in the Aldershot neighborhood slightly southwest of downtown. The station consists of a spacious waiting area with public restrooms and several platforms for long-distance VIA Rail trains and commuter GO Transit trains. The station has two large parking lots, but it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot on weekdays. You can board VIA Rail's Windsor to Toronto line or Toronto to New York line from this station.
Popular train stations in Burlington:
- Aldershot Station - 1199 Waterdown Rd
What train companies travel to Burlington, ON?
Located in Ontario, Burlington is accessible by train from 12 other cities. You can choose from 35 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Burlington on Wanderu. VIA Rail usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Burlington are also available.
Train companies serving Burlington
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 12 | 1 hr, 10 min | $25.83 |
| Amtrak | 87 | 1 day, 3 hr, 16 min | $222.92 |
| Amtrak Maple Leaf | 11 | 6 hr | $86.56 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories. 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.
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Maple Leaf is an international rail line that runs from New York City to Toronto. It stops at some popular locations on its way, including Niagara Falls and Albany. Onboard WiFi and a cafe car make travel on the Maple Leaf comfortable and convenient.
Which train carrier has the best service to Burlington?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Burlington by train with VIA Rail, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that VIA Rail had the most comfortable train service to Burlington, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate VIA Rail at 3.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Burlington punctually, travelers suggest that VIA Rail has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Burlington, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
$14.02 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Burlington, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Burlington. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Burlington was $14.05.
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The main train station in Burlington is Aldershot Station - 1199 Waterdown Rd. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Burlington.
The closest airport to Burlington is John C. Munro Hamilton Intl Airport (YHM), located 12.6 miles from the city center of Burlington.
Burlington ranks number 9 among the most popular train destinations in Ontario. Burlington ranks number 13 among train destinations in the country. Burlington ranks number 6 in Ontario by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 35 direct train schedules arriving in Burlington each day.
The population of Burlington is 164,415. It ranks number 10 by population in Ontario. It ranks number 17 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Burlington, under 60 miles, can cost as little as $14.02. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Burlington starts at $26.73.
People who take the train to Burlington are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Burlington easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Burlington is Aldershot Station - 1199 Waterdown Rd, located just 3 miles away. Select Aldershot Station - 1199 Waterdown Rd as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Burlington. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 40 min | $16.37 |
| Windsor | 3 hr, 37 min | $55.27 |
| Chicago, IL | 20 hr, 34 min | $176.50 |
| Buffalo, NY | 3 hr, 24 min | $49.71 |
| New York, NY | 11 hr, 49 min | $151.85 |
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