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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Ilford to Thicket Portage per day. The average train journey from Ilford to Thicket Portage takes 11 hours and 54 minutes, but some VIA Rail train trips are as short as 11 hours and 46 minutes.
Distance | 96 mi (155 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 46m |
Lowest price | $40.84 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ilford to Thicket Portage?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Ilford to Thicket Portage. 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 | 11h 54m | $41.64 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Ilford 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 Ilford and Thicket Portage is approximately 96 miles, or 155 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 46 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Ilford to Thicket Portage on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Ilford at 10:00pm and arrives in Thicket Portage around 11 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Thicket Portage 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 Thicket Portage to Ilford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ilford?
Main departure station: Ilford Train Station
There is one train station in Ilford.
All train stations in Ilford:
Ilford Train Station
Where is the train station in Thicket Portage?
Main arrival station: Hockin Train Station
Thicket Portage receives travelers from Ilford at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Thicket Portage:
Hockin Train Station
Thicket Portage Train Station
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