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There are usually 3 daily bus trips available from Toronto to Brantford.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€12.73 | Avg. Price€22.93 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1h 37m | Duration1h 7m |
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Toronto to Brantford. Traveling by train from Toronto to Brantford usually takes one hour and 7 minutes, but the fastest VIA Rail train can make the trip in one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 57 mi (91 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 5m |
| Lowest price | €20.75 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Toronto to Brantford
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: got me to my girlfriend and quickly :). Cons: Price could have been better !! saving 10 bucks each way would have been nice !! Tips: just listen to music and talk to the person next to u , i met a very interesting person on my way home and was able to have a drink !! time flies !!
5.0
Pros: It was a simple and smooth trip throughout. Cons: Ticket prices for a round trip could be cheaper. Tips: N.
Over the past month, a train ticket between Toronto and Brantford cost €22.67, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 5 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €13.33 more.
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Toronto to Brantford. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 4 | 1h 8m | €31.20 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 4 daily trips between Toronto and Brantford. 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Toronto to Brantford. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday 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 Toronto at 6:00am 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.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Toronto to Brantford.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Brantford to Toronto.
Toronto is one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities, making it a great destination for travelers looking for a culturally unique experience. One of the most unique landmarks in the city is the Aga Khan Museum, which boasts a beautiful collection of Islamic, Iranian, and Muslim artifacts. If you are interested in art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a definite must-see. For those who want to step away from the bustling city and seek the refuge of nature, take a ferry to Centre Isle, which offers plenty of activities such as biking or hiking.
Toronto’s food scene is vast and extremely vibrant due to the city’s multicultural nature. Bar Isabel is a local favorite that offers amazing Spanish dishes with a cozy vibe. For a more posh experience, head over to Alo Restaurant, which features a five-course tasting menu that will take you on a culinary ride.
The main bus station in the city is the Union Station Bus Terminal, served by various intercity bus services, including Greyhound and Ontario Northland. The main train station in Toronto is the adjacent Union Station, which is the hub for VIA Rail’s intercity services. The city’s airport is the Toronto Pearson International Airport, the busiest airport in Canada.
Image credit: The City of Toronto
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Link to image attributionUnion Station is the center of rail transportation in Toronto and Canada's busiest train terminal. First opened in 1927, the station underwent several redevelopment and renovation projects to reach its current state. In 1999, in recognition of the station's importance to transportation history, it was inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame. The current station is served by VIA Rail trains and local public transit. The station currently serves over 72 million commuters each year, and as much as 91% of all Toronto passengers pass through this station. Just walking through the station is the perfect way to get familiar with Toronto's locals!
Union Station
Brantford has one train station.
Brantford VIA Station
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