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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Thompson to McCreary per day. The average train journey from Thompson to McCreary takes 23 hours, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 350 mi (564 km) |
Fastest train | 23h 0m |
Lowest price | $89.29 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail Canada |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Thompson to McCreary?
VIA Rail Canada is the one and only train line which connects Thompson to McCreary. 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 | 22h 54m | $89.29 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Thompson and McCreary. 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 Thompson and McCreary is approximately 350 miles, or 564 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 23 hours,
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.
Trains departing from Thompson to McCreary tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Thompson at 2:00pm and arrives in McCreary around 22 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to McCreary 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 McCreary to Thompson.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Thompson?
Main departure station: Thompson VIA Station
There is one train station in Thompson.
All train stations in Thompson:
Thompson VIA Station
Where is the train station in McCreary?
Main arrival station: McCreary VIA Station
McCreary has one train station.
All train stations in McCreary:
McCreary VIA Station
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