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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£75
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£116
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
8 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
9 h 21 m
Trains on 07 Sept
5
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 5 trains from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 416 km distance in an average of 9 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 20 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.
15:248h25Ottawa, ON23:49Guelph, ON£751One-way0 changes- 14:248h25Ottawa, ON22:49Guelph, ON£861One-way0 changes
- 14:359h14Ottawa, ON23:49Guelph, ON£1011One-way0 changes
- 12:2910h20Ottawa, ON22:49Guelph, ON£1451One-way0 changes
- 13:2910h20Ottawa, ON23:49Guelph, ON£1701One-way0 changes
- 15:248h25Ottawa, ON23:49Guelph, ON£751One-way0 changes
- 14:248h25Ottawa, ON22:49Guelph, ON£861One-way0 changes
- 14:359h14Ottawa, ON23:49Guelph, ON£1011One-way0 changes
- 13:2910h20Ottawa, ON23:49Guelph, ON£1701One-way0 changes
- 12:2910h20Ottawa, ON22:49Guelph, ON£1451One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £194.
Distance: 416 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£90 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £194 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average £90.
A coach is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average £194.
Other travel options to Guelph, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Coach takes on average 7h 46m.
Tickets start at around £90 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.47. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 5h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON trains for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:29 Ottawa, ON | 10h20 | 22:49 Guelph, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:29 Ottawa, ON | 10h20 | 23:49 Guelph, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:24 Ottawa, ON | 8h25 | 22:49 Guelph, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:35 Ottawa, ON | 9h14 | 23:49 Guelph, ON | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:24 Ottawa, ON | 8h25 | 23:49 Guelph, ON | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON
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Trains from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:29, the last at 12:49. The fastest train covers the 416 km distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 416 km |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 6m |
First train 8:29 |
Last train 12:49 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Seajets from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON trainsSeajets trains will get you between Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, 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 Guelph, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON
Most Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON trains use the Ottawa to Guelph Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ottawa, ON station do trains to Guelph, ON leave from?
Getting to Ottawa from Ottawa city centre
Ottawa is 3 km from Ottawa city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Ottawa train station facilities and services
Ottawa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ottawa.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ottawa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ottawa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ottawa.
Getting to Fallowfield from Ottawa city centre
Fallowfield is 12 km from Ottawa city centre. Public transport options include:
Fallowfield train station facilities and services
Fallowfield has practical services for this route, including Taxis, Accessibility and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fallowfield.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fallowfield: Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fallowfield.
Which Guelph, ON station do trains from Ottawa, ON arrive at?
Getting to Guelph Central from Guelph city centre
Guelph Central train station facilities and services
Guelph Central has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guelph Central.
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