How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Oshawa?

The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Oshawa start from R 816. The average price for this train route is around R 1 390. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Montreal to Oshawa?

The average train journey time from Montreal to Oshawa is 4h 27m, covering a distance of 458 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 57m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators serve the Montreal to Oshawa route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Montreal to Oshawa?

The earliest train from Montreal to Oshawa departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 18:38.

Train Montreal to Oshawa from R 680 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 15 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	13:00	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	12h 5m	01:05	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	13:51	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 59m	17:50	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit	12:00	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	13h 55m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	13:51	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 59m	17:50	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 16 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	07:00	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	18h 55m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit	13:00	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	12h 55m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	09:30	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	16h 25m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 17 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	09:30	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	16h 25m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit	08:00	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	17h 55m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 18 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	09:30	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	16h 25m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit	06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	19h 25m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 19 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	09:30	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	16h 25m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 20 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	09:30	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	17h	02:30	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	15:00	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	11h 30m	02:30	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Oshawa on 21 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Megabus Canada + Go Transit	23:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	9h 20m	08:50	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	17:08	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	3h 57m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	07:13	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	4h 6m	11:19	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit	08:00	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	17h 55m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Orléans Express + Red Arrow by Orléans Express + Go Transit	09:30	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	16h 25m	01:55	VIA Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Montreal to Oshawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Oshawa. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25carpool per day

5h 30mAverage duration

456 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 3 058 - R 3 058	Average duration15h 57m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 816 - R 4 475	Average duration4h 27m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 947 - R 1 254	Average duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 88 - R 1 362	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Montreal and Oshawa?

Montreal

A
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
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B
Gare Centrale
895 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G1, Canada
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C
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
1717 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4E9, Canada
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Oshawa

A
William F. Schloen Bus Stop
47 Bond Street West, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A1
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Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54 817 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the service, describing it as relaxed and uncomplicated. The overall service was praised for being great; however, there were some concerns about the quality of the WiFi provided during their journey.

VIA Rail Montreal Oshawa recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy my trip, when we took off to Oshawa from Ottawa after 30min we were kept for 2hrs somewhere, that made me miss my appointment.

Nkechi N.

5 July 2024

The service was great. But the wifi was not good

Beya Israel T.

31 October 2025

It was relaxe and uncomplicated

Marvin J.

2 August 2025

CA train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montreal to Oshawa by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Oshawa?
The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Oshawa start from R 816. The average price for this train route is around R 1 390. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Montreal to Oshawa?
The average train journey time from Montreal to Oshawa is 4h 27m, covering a distance of 458 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 57m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Montreal to Oshawa route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Montreal to Oshawa?
The earliest train from Montreal to Oshawa departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 18:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/03

R 1 764

14/03

R 1 754

Today

R 1 754

16/03

R 1 609

17/03

R 1 354

18/03

R 1 354

19/03

R 1 609

20/03

R 1 754

The cheapest trip from Montreal to Oshawa was searched and found on 17 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 354

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Montreal to Oshawa as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 354 to R 4 704 for a train ticket from Montreal to Oshawa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 354, which is on 2026-03-17.