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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Viking to Oakville. The train trip from Viking to Oakville is usually about 72 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest VIA Rail Canada train can get you there in as little as 70 hours and 44 minutes.
Distance | 1602 mi (2577 km) |
Fastest train | 71h 0m |
Lowest price | $263.92 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail Canada |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Viking to Oakville?
VIA Rail Canada is the one and only train line which connects Viking to Oakville. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail Canada | 2 | 2d 23h 38m | $263.92 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 2 daily trips between Viking and Oakville. 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 Viking and Oakville is approximately 1602 miles, or 2577 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 72 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 70 hours and 44 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Viking to Oakville on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Viking at 7:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Viking twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Oakville to Viking.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Viking?
Main departure station: Viking VIA Station
There is one train station in Viking.
All train stations in Viking:
Viking VIA Station
Where is the train station in Oakville?
Main arrival station: 200 Cross Ave
Oakville has one train station.
All train stations in Oakville:
200 Cross Ave
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