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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Gladstone and Thicket Portage. The average train journey from Gladstone to Thicket Portage takes 19 hours and 23 minutes, but some VIA Rail train trips are as short as 19 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 356 mi (573 km) |
| Fastest train | 19h 15m |
| Lowest price | $95.07 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Gladstone to Thicket Portage?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Gladstone to Thicket Portage. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 2 | 19h 23m | $98.46 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 2 daily trips between Gladstone and Thicket Portage. 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 Gladstone and Thicket Portage is approximately 356 miles, or 573 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 19 hours and 15 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gladstone to Thicket Portage. 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 Gladstone at 2:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 Gladstone twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Thicket Portage with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Thicket Portage to Gladstone.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gladstone?
Main departure station: Gladstone VIA Station
There is one train station in Gladstone.
All train stations in Gladstone:
Gladstone VIA Station
Where is the train station in Thicket Portage?
Main arrival station: Hockin Train Station
Thicket Portage receives travelers from Gladstone at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Thicket Portage:
Hockin Train Station
Thicket Portage Train Station
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