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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Burns Lake to Willow River. Traveling by train from Burns Lake to Willow River usually takes 16 hours and 16 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 134 mi (215 km) |
Fastest train | 16h 16m |
Lowest price | $31.05 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Burns Lake to Willow River?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Burns Lake to Willow 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.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail | 1 | 16h 16m | $31.05 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Burns Lake and Willow 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 Burns Lake and Willow River is approximately 134 miles, or 215 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 16 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Burns Lake to Willow River. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Burns Lake at 4:00pm and arrives in Willow River around 16 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Willow 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 Willow River to Burns Lake.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Burns Lake?
Main departure station: Burns Lake VIA Station
There is one train station in Burns Lake.
All train stations in Burns Lake:
Burns Lake VIA Station
Where is the train station in Willow River?
Main arrival station: Willow River VIA Station
Willow River has one train station.
All train stations in Willow River:
Willow River VIA Station
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