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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 | Amherst, NS | Gare Centrale | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Amherst, NS | Gare Centrale | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Amherst, NS | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags | ||||
| Train | Amherst, NS | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags | ||||
| Train | Amherst, NS | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags |
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Get from Amherst to Montreal
The journey takes about 21 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just £96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 4695 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at £96
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amherst, CA to Montreal by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Amherst to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Amherst to Montreal start from £96. The average price for this train route is around £181. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Amherst to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Amherst to Montreal is 21h 36m, covering a distance of 451 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 17m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Amherst to Montreal route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Amherst to Montreal?
The earliest train from Amherst to Montreal departs at 14:36. And the latest train departs at 14:36.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amherst, CA to Montreal was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £132To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amherst, CA to Montreal as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £132 to £382 for a train ticket from Amherst, CA to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £132, which is on 2025-12-14.
