On time
17.4%
Train punctuality
Montréal Ottawa
Planning a train trip from Montréal to Ottawa? Here you'll find up-to-date punctuality statistics, average delays and the distribution of arrival times over the last 7 days.
View reverse route: Ottawa → MontréalSee today's timetable and delays on this routeAverage delay
24.2 min
Maximum delay
68 min
Trains monitored
4
Delay distribution
On time
17.4%
1-5 min
13.0%
6-15 min
30.4%
16-30 min
19.6%
30+ min
19.6%
Frequently asked questions about the Montréal – Ottawa route
How punctual is the train from Montréal to Ottawa?
Based on our data, trains from Montréal to Ottawa are on time 17% of the time, with an average delay of 24.2 minutes.
How long does it take to go from Montréal to Ottawa by train?
Travel time depends on the VIA Rail service and route. Search the timetable for the specific stations and date, then confirm changes with VIA Rail.
When is the best time to travel from Montréal to Ottawa?
Use the When to travel? tool: it compares the average delay by departure time on this route over the last 30 days.
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Data from public VIA Rail sources. Statistics calculated over the last 7 days.