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GO to Niagara Falls

NiagaraOur 2011 seasonal excursion train service between Niagara Falls and Toronto is coming to an end!

This Thanksgiving weekend is your only chance to experience the GO Train trip to Niagara Falls and St. Catharines this year.  The trains will be stopping at Union, Exhibition, Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls  stations.

Check out the GO Train schedule here, or download the printable PDF. Please note that we will operate on a holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Monday.

For Niagara region special offers exclusive to GO passengers, check out the "Special offers" tab below!

New to GO? Everything you need to get started is here.

Fares

GO tickets and seats are first come, first serve. If you are new to using the GO system, please visit our New to GO page. You may also check out the Fare Information page to learn about how our fares work.

 

For the Niagara service:

  • Two-ride tickets can be purchased in advance, at anytime.
  • Group and day period passes can be purchased in advance for the following weekend/holiday only.
  • Single ride, group and day pass tickets cannot be purchased in advance. 

 

The fares below apply to the Niagara Falls weekend GO Train service only, or use the Fare Calculator.

*Niagara region group and day period passes are available, allowing for overnight stays. These passes are sold at all GO stations and ticket agencies, and are only valid for weekend and holiday trips to/from Niagara Falls and St. Catharines VIA Rail stations. Group passes are for a maximum of five people travelling together. At least one, but not more than two members of the group must be aged 18 or over. Large groups should contact us for more information.

Stations and parking

For station location and other detailed information, visit the web pages for Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Port Credit GO Station, Oakville GO Station, Burlington GO Station, St. Catharines VIA Rail station, and Niagara Falls VIA Rail station.

GO customer parking is available at Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, St. Catharines* and Niagara Falls* stations.  

*Parking is limited at these stations.

Connections

Local Transit

Niagara Falls Transit

  • Falls Shuttle
  • Fridays and Saturdays: routes #1,2,3,4,5,12
  • Sundays: routes #2,5

St. Catharines Transit

  • Route 115 - West St. Catharines

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

  • Yonge-University subway line
  • 6 Bay bus
  • 510 Spadina streetcar
  • 509 Exhibition streetcar

GO Transit

 

Taxis

In Niagara Falls, taxi stands are located at the station and across the street at the Niagara Falls Transit Terminal.

In Toronto, taxi stands are located on Front Street just outside of Union Station.

 

Walking

From the Niagara Falls VIA Rail station, it takes about 40 minutes to walk (along River Rd.) to Clifton Hill, near the Falls. 

From Union Station, you can walk to any number of downtown Toronto attractions, such as the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame, Roy Thompson Hall and much more.

Bicycles

All regular coaches can hold two bikes each. We ask that passengers keep doorways clear of bicycles. These areas are marked with a “no bike permitted” sign. Also, bikes are not permitted on the wheelchair-accessible car due to space limitations. For more information about bikes on our regular GO service, please check out the cycling section of our Leave your car at home page.

If you are traveling by bus, bike racks on the front of all GO Buses can accommodate two bicycles. Availability is on a first come, first served basis.

Holidays

In addition to the weekend schedule, we will operate the Niagara rail service on a holiday schedule for the following days:

  • Victoria Day (Monday, May 23)
  • Canada Day (Friday, July 1)
  • Civic holiday (Monday, August 1)
  • Labour Day (Monday, September 5); and
  • Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 10).

The trip

The travel time between Union Station and Niagara Falls will take about two hours, passing through many townships and over the Welland Canal.

While every effort will be made to get you there on time, customers may experience delays because of the single track shared by GO, freight, and VIA trains through this corridor, as well as the ships passing through the Welland Canal. We recommend that you bring a snack and a bottle of water while on board this train trip for your own comfort.

For safety reasons, we remind passengers to please store your baggage underneath your seat and to not block passage ways or aisles.

Niagara system map

 















Accessibility

All trips and stations along the Niagara route are fully accessible. For detailed information about GO’s accessible service, visit the Accessibility page.

Passengers requiring accessible local transit connections should contact the local agencies for more information on available services:

Niagara Falls Transit
St. Catharines Transit
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Special offers

As an added value for GO customers, we've teamed up with exciting partners in the Niagara Region to provide special offers to our riders. Enjoy exclusive discounts and added value offers on attractions, accommodations and events. Residents from the Niagara Region can also get on the GO and visit Toronto. For more details on special offers for Toronto attractions, visit our Contests and Promotions page.


Niagara Vintage Wine Tours invites GO customers to a enjoy a genuine Niagara Wine Country experience!

Tour the wine region of Niagara-on-the-Lake while enjoying an educational, personal and professional experience. Embark on a unique journey with one of our industry professionals and learn how grapes grow, how to taste wine, vineyard techniques, the history of the Niagara wine region and the origins of the finest Icewines in the world. During your exploration you will have the opportunity to tour the largest underground barrel cellar in Ontario and visit some of the classic family wineries who are cornerstones in the industry, while sampling some of the rarest and best wines crafted in Niagara-on-the-lake.

Save 15% off Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. Visit our wine tours page and choose from a selection of tours that suits your agenda and area of interest. To book a tour, please call 1-866-628-5428 and provide promo code GOwintetour. Complimentary pickup and drop off will be available at the Niagara VIA Station.


Yoga in the Vineyard invites GO customers to experience yoga in one of the most relaxing and beautiful places on earth, amongst the vines in the Niagara Region.

Partnering with world-renowned wineries, this unique and perfect pairing, the first of its kind in Canada, includes instructor-led yoga, a winery tour, and a tasting of wines at various vineyards in the Niagara region. It is truly an opportunity to experience wine with a twist!

Receive a $10 discount off any Yoga in the Vineyard event. Use promo code GOTRANSIT when booking. Visit www.yogainthevineyard.ca for more details.


peller estates

Peller Estates Winery invites GO customers to enjoy the Winemaking Excellence Tour at a special 2 for 1 savings.

This tour and tasting is a great introduction to our three generations of winemaking excellence and founder Andrew Peller's belief in producing food focused wines that awaken the palate. Tours are offered daily from 10:30 am. Simply show your GO transit ticket to the Guest Relations team member when you arrive at the winery.

Visit www.peller.com or call (888) 673-5537 x 2 to reserve and mention you are travelling with GO Transit to Niagara Wine Country to receive
this special 2 for 1 savings.


Hillebrand Winery invites GO customers to enjoy the Trius Winery Tour at a special 2 for 1 savings. 

Go behind-the-scenes of the world of winemaking at Hillebrand. Tours are offered daily from 10:00 am. Simply show your GO transit ticket to the Guest Relations team member when you arrive at the winery.

Visit www.hillebrand.com or call (800) 582-8412 x 2 to reserve your tour and mention that you are travelling with GO Transit to Niagara Wine Country to receive
this special 2 for 1 savings

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