How much is the train ticket from Toronto to St. Catharines?

The cheapest train tickets from Toronto to St. Catharines start from R 246. The average price for this train route is around R 427. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Toronto to St. Catharines?

The average train journey time from Toronto to St. Catharines is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 66 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 37m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators serve the Toronto to St. Catharines route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 trains available per day, including services from Go Transit , VIA Rail Canada , Union Pearson Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Toronto to St. Catharines?

The earliest train from Toronto to St. Catharines departs at 05:27. And the latest train departs at 22:15.

Which is the best train operator from Toronto to St. Catharines?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Union Pearson Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Toronto to St. Catharines?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Union Pearson Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Toronto to St. Catharines?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Union Pearson Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Toronto to St. Catharines?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Union Pearson Express , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Toronto to St. Catharines from R 232 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:15	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	00:04	St Catharines GO	CheapestFastest
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 3m	19:03	St Catharines GO	No tags
Train	17:21	Union Station	2h 3m	19:24	St Catharines GO	No tags
Train	22:07	Union Station	1h 57m	00:04	St Catharines GO	No tags

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:18	Exhibition GO	1h 44m	11:02	St Catharines GO	Cheapest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Train	22:15	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	00:04	St Catharines GO	No tags
Union Pearson Express + VIA Rail	Train	05:27	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Terminal 1	4h 30m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:18	Exhibition GO	1h 44m	11:02	St Catharines GO	Cheapest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Train	22:15	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	00:04	St Catharines GO	No tags
Union Pearson Express + VIA Rail	Train	05:27	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Terminal 1	4h 30m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:18	Exhibition GO	1h 44m	11:02	St Catharines GO	Cheapest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Train	22:15	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	00:04	St Catharines GO	No tags
Union Pearson Express + VIA Rail	Train	05:27	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Terminal 1	4h 30m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:18	Exhibition GO	1h 44m	11:02	St Catharines GO	Cheapest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Train	22:15	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	00:04	St Catharines GO	No tags
Union Pearson Express + VIA Rail	Train	05:27	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Terminal 1	4h 30m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:13	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	11:02	St Catharines GO	Cheapest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Train	09:14	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	11:03	St Catharines GO	No tags
Union Pearson Express + VIA Rail	Train	06:24	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Terminal 1	3h 33m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Toronto to St. Catharines on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:13	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	11:02	St Catharines GO	Cheapest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Train	08:20	Union Station	1h 37m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Train	09:14	Exhibition GO	1h 49m	11:03	St Catharines GO	No tags
Union Pearson Express + VIA Rail	Train	06:24	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Terminal 1	3h 33m	09:57	VIA Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Toronto to St. Catharines

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Catharines. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

55 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 69 - R 843	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 246 - R 674	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 1 159 - R 1 164	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 224 - R 370	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Go Transit

3.5/5118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4.3

VIA Rail Canada

4/54 784 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Union Pearson Express

4/512 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Toronto to St. Catharines 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 Toronto to St. Catharines?
The cheapest train tickets from Toronto to St. Catharines start from R 246. The average price for this train route is around R 427. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Toronto to St. Catharines?
The average train journey time from Toronto to St. Catharines is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 66 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 37m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Toronto to St. Catharines route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 trains available per day, including services from Go Transit, VIA Rail Canada, Union Pearson Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Toronto to St. Catharines?
The earliest train from Toronto to St. Catharines departs at 05:27. And the latest train departs at 22:15.
Which is the best train operator from Toronto to St. Catharines?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Union Pearson Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Toronto to St. Catharines?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Union Pearson Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Toronto to St. Catharines?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Union Pearson Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Toronto to St. Catharines?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Union Pearson Express, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 234

25/01

R 235

Today

R 235

27/01

R 235

28/01

R 235

29/01

R 235

30/01

R 235

31/01

R 235

The cheapest trip from Toronto to St. Catharines was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 234

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

You can expect to pay from R 234 to R 589 for a train ticket from Toronto to St. Catharines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 235, which is on 2026-01-27.

Usually VIA Rail Canada will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.