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Trip Summary
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Burlington to Oakville. Traveling by train from Burlington to Oakville usually takes 13 minutes, but the fastest VIA Rail train can make the trip in 12 minutes.
Distance | 11 mi (18 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 12m |
Lowest price | $14.21 |
Trains per day | 5 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Burlington to Oakville?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Burlington to Oakville. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail | 5 | 0h 13m | $19.94 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 5 daily trips between Burlington 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 about traveling by train from Burlington to Oakville
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Burlington to Oakville. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Burlington at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Burlington to Oakville.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Oakville to Burlington.
City Information
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
Where is the train station in Burlington?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Aldershot Station - 1199 Waterdown Rd
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.
All train stations in Burlington:
Aldershot Station - 1199 Waterdown Rd
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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