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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Alexandria to Ingersoll. The train trip from Alexandria to Ingersoll is usually about 12 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest VIA Rail Canada train can get you there in as little as 11 hours and 8 minutes.
Distance | 347 mi (559 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 0m |
Lowest price | $88.66 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail Canada |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Alexandria to Ingersoll?
VIA Rail Canada is the one and only train line which connects Alexandria to Ingersoll. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail Canada | 2 | 11h 51m | $88.66 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 2 daily trips between Alexandria and Ingersoll. 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 Alexandria and Ingersoll is approximately 347 miles, or 559 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 8 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 Alexandria to Ingersoll 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.
The earliest train departs Alexandria at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 Alexandria twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ingersoll to Alexandria.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Alexandria?
Main departure station: Alexandria VIA Station
There is one train station in Alexandria.
All train stations in Alexandria:
Alexandria VIA Station
Where is the train station in Ingersoll?
Main arrival station: Ingersoll VIA Station
Ingersoll has one train station.
All train stations in Ingersoll:
Ingersoll VIA Station
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