5.0
Pros: Scenery. Cons: Choosing seats with diagrams. Tips: Best to sit facing outside over the water and towards the direction of the train move.
5.0
Pros: very comfortable. Cons: newer trains. Tips: take and enjoy the ride.
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9 trains operate daily from Oshawa to Dorval. The train trip from Oshawa to Dorval is usually about 4 hours and 54 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest VIA Rail train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 54 minutes.
Distance | 273 mi (440 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 54m |
Lowest price | $42.02 |
Trains per day | 6 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Oshawa to Dorval
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Scenery. Cons: Choosing seats with diagrams. Tips: Best to sit facing outside over the water and towards the direction of the train move.
5.0
Pros: very comfortable. Cons: newer trains. Tips: take and enjoy the ride.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Oshawa to Dorval was $52.22. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Dorval if you book your train tickets at least 12 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $38.69.
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Oshawa to Dorval. However, there are 9 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail | 9 | 4h 55m | $80.72 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 9 daily trips between Oshawa and Dorval. 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.
The distance between Oshawa and Dorval is approximately 273 miles, or 440 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 54 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 Oshawa to Dorval 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 Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Oshawa at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 9 scheduled trains on most days. 6 of these are direct connections to Dorval. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Dorval to Oshawa.
Image credit: Rick Harris
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Link to image attributionOshawa is a vibrant city packed with history and heritage. A diverse pool of sites spotlight regional and national history, including the renowned Canadian Automotive Museum, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, and Parkwood National Historic Site—a lavish estate formerly owned by the founder of GM Canada. Situated along Lake Ontario, Oshawa also abounds with beautiful green spaces that make for peaceful waterside walks and bike rides. Trips to Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens and the local zoo are great ways to get up close and personal with nature.
The city has a thriving art scene that visitors can experience first-hand by attending a concert at the multi-purpose Tribute Community Centre, listening to the award-winning Ontario Philharmonic orchestra, or catching a live theatre performance at the historic Regent Theatre.
Local train services into Toronto and rail travel throughout Canada are available from the central Oshawa Station. Oshawa does have a small airport, but Toronto Pearson International Airport better serves travelers seeking long-distance transport.
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First opened in 1856, the Oshawa VIA Rail Station is the center of intermodal transportation in Oshawa, offering passengers both rail and intercity bus services. The station was completely modernized in 2017 and now includes larger restrooms, accessible entrances, and vending machines. Rail service is fulfilled by VIA Rail, with destinations like Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. The station's location southwest of downtown Oshawa is close to the Oshawa Centre shopping mall and Lakefront Park West.
Oshawa
Dorval has one train station.
Dorval Train Station
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