Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£67
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 25 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £242.
Distance: 192 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £242 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA costing on average £71.
A coach is £205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA costing on average £242.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Coach takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-43.65. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 2h 31m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:15 Vancouver, BC | 4h25 | 18:40 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Vancouver, BC | 4h25 | 19:40 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:45 Vancouver, BC | 4h25 | 4:10 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 0:45 Vancouver, BC | 4h25 | 5:10 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 18:15 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Discover the best of Seattle, WA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Seattle, WA trip today.
An engaging museum on pop culture, music, film and games, housed in a bold contemporary building at Seattle Center.
A major art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions and a central waterfront-adjacent location downtown.
This waterfront museum explores marine life, ocean science and regional waters with immersive family-friendly exhibits.
A lively waterfront district with ferries, views, piers, shops and easy access to harbour walks and city landmarks.
A scenic green space on Queen Anne with famous skyline views, lawns and a classic lookout for photos at dusk.
A large urban park with forests, beaches, trails and sweeping Puget Sound views. Ideal for walks, cycling and sunsets.
A Pacific Northwest staple of fresh salmon, often alder-planked or smoked, reflecting Seattle’s deep ties to regional fishing and Indigenous cooking traditions.
A hearty seafood chowder commonly made with local clams, cream and potatoes. It is a classic waterfront comfort dish in Seattle.
Fresh oysters from Washington waters, prized for their briny, clean flavour and strong connection to the region’s shellfish culture.
Refined tasting-menu restaurant highlighting Pacific Northwest ingredients in an intimate, contemporary dining room.
Historic Pike Place Market counter known for fresh clam chowder and other seafood in a lively, casual setting.
Bustling Japanese seafood spot famed for sushi, grilled fish and a long-established market atmosphere in the International District.
Seattle is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel rates, costly dining, and paid attractions, though public transport is fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts, but small tips are optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA trains use the Vancouver Pacific Central Station to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vancouver Pacific Central Station is 3 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver Pacific Central Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Vancouver Pacific Central Station.
ATMs are available at Vancouver Pacific Central Station.
Available at Vancouver Pacific Central Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vancouver Pacific Central Station: Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver Pacific Central Station.
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
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