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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Winnipeg, MB | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Winnipeg, MB | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Winnipeg, MB | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Winnipeg, MB | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Winnipeg, MB | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Winnipeg to Edmonton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edmonton. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 377, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
According to customer reviews, the train service has been criticized for being unbelievably slow and having completely unreliable timetables. Some customers mention that being half an hour late is acceptable, but overall there are concerns about the punctuality of the trains.
VIA Rail Winnipeg Edmonton recent customer reviews
Train was very late, people had to wait really long, you should be in touch with passengers on email, so we can arrive accordingly, a source to heating food is very important as there are not lot of restaurants on the way, the cafeteria has very limited choice of food, the train was very clean and seats were very comfortable the staffs were very good and helpful
Abdul Rahman Z.
Everything is good 👍
Uchenna E.
Timing is important; however half an hour late is acceptable
Samuel N.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Winnipeg to Edmonton 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 Winnipeg to Edmonton?
The cheapest train tickets from Winnipeg to Edmonton start from R 2 559. The average price for this train route is around R 3 872. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Winnipeg to Edmonton?
The average train journey time from Winnipeg to Edmonton is 1d , covering a distance of 1199 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Winnipeg to Edmonton route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Winnipeg to Edmonton?
The earliest train from Winnipeg to Edmonton departs at 21:30. And the latest train departs at 21:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Winnipeg to Edmonton was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 000To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Winnipeg to Edmonton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 000 to R 18 532 for a train ticket from Winnipeg to Edmonton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 552, which is on 2025-12-15.
