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Canadian Automotive Museum
Major automotive museum showcasing Canadian motoring history, vintage vehicles, and engaging exhibits for all ages.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 5 trains from Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 453 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 453 km distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 453 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 6:45 |
Last train 20:01 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON.
The table below shows live departures for Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:00 Montreal, QC | 7h33 | 20:33 Oshawa, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:56 Montreal, QC | 8h09 | 2:05 Oshawa, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:22 Montreal, QC | 4h28 | 22:50 Oshawa, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:56 Montreal, QC | 8h09 | 3:05 Oshawa, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major automotive museum showcasing Canadian motoring history, vintage vehicles, and engaging exhibits for all ages.
Museum inside a restored nineteenth-century house, presenting local social history through period rooms and artefacts.
Three restored lakefront heritage homes interpreting Oshawa’s early community life, industry, and domestic history.
Popular waterfront park with beach access, trails, picnic areas, and broad views over Lake Ontario.
Busy pedestrian-friendly downtown street lined with shops, murals, venues, and heritage buildings worth exploring on foot.
Scenic conservation area with forested trails, creek crossings, and a quieter nature escape within the city.
A classic Ontario butter tart with flaky pastry and a gooey filling of butter, sugar and egg. It is a beloved regional bake found across Durham Region.
Peameal bacon on a bun is a Southern Ontario staple made with cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal. It is prized for its savoury flavour and local deli tradition.
Tourtière is a French Canadian meat pie often eaten in Ontario during holidays. Its seasoned filling and flaky crust reflect long-standing regional family cooking.
Long-running downtown spot serving polished Italian dishes, pizzas and pasta in a smart but approachable atmosphere.
Reliable local venue for burgers, sandwiches and all-day breakfast, valued for generous portions and a relaxed family-friendly feel.
Established pub and restaurant known for steaks, ribs and hearty comfort food in a relaxed setting near the harbour area.
Moderate for Ontario: hotels and dining are cheaper than Toronto, but car travel and limited local transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up or add about 10% for taxis. Small change is optional at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oshawa, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montreal, QC to Oshawa, ON trains use the Montreal (Central Station) to Oshawa station pair. Use this guide to compare Montreal, QC and Oshawa, ON train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montreal (Central Station) is 1 km from Montreal city centre. Public transport options include:
Montreal (Central Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Montréalais, Les Enfants Terribles
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montreal (Central Station). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montreal (Central Station). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montreal (Central Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montreal (Central Station): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreal (Central Station): Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel.
Oshawa is 4 km from Oshawa city centre. Public transport options include:
Oshawa has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oshawa.
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