Weekday & Weekend Niagara GO Trains

The sun is shining and the weather is warm — it’s a great time for a getaway to Niagara Falls! And now it’s even easier to skip the traffic and take GO Transit for your trip. We’ve added a third weekend round-trip and new weekday trains between Toronto and Niagara Falls,  and we’ve lowered the cost of our weekend GO+WEGO combo tickets. Get ready for butterflies, ziplining, and all the fun on Clifton Hill. There’s no reason not to GO!

Niagara service available for:

When the Niagara GO Train isn’t available, you can jump on the Lakeshore West GO Train to Burlington and transfer to GO Bus Route 12 to get to Niagara. It will drop you off at the Niagara Falls Bus Terminal, across the street from the Niagara Falls Train Station.

Please note:

• As of Saturday, June 24, 2023, seasonal increased weekend service on GO Bus Route 12 has returned until the long weekend in October, running every 30 minutes between Niagara Falls and Burlington.
• Starting Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the weekday 9:52 a.m. Niagara-bound train trip from Union Station will depart at 9:10 a.m. We’ve also adjusted weekday and weekend schedules to better reflect actual travel times. Check your schedule.

The Best Hot Spots in and Around Niagara

Once you get to Niagara, the best way to get to all the tourist destinations is by connecting to Niagara Park’s WEGO bus. If you have already purchased a GO+WEGO Travel Package, great news, your WEGO fare is included! Hop on & off all day, or weekend, long. Visit Niagara Park’s Butterfly Conservatory, Journey Behind the Falls, and White Water Walk to name a few.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you’re looking to use your WEGO bus service to go past the Falls, check out the Niagara-on-the-Lake Shuttle. Extends your access past the regular Green Line’s Floral Clock stop into the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Perfect for your weekend away to wine country and included in the weekend overnight stay.

Top Tourism Destinations:

• Zipline to the Falls: Glide 670m down the falls flying at speeds of over 70km per hr
• Outlet Collection at Niagara: Canada’s largest open-air outlet shopping centre with a square footage of 553,000.
• Clifton Hill: Known as the "Street of Fun"- so vibrant because of the many exciting attractions, themed restaurants and affordable hotels to stay at all-in-one area.
• OLG Stage: A new world-class theatre complete with 5,000 soft seats, state-of-the-art technology, outstanding acoustics, and spectacular entertainment!
• Fallsview Casino: World-class casino with over 3,000 slot machines, 130 gaming table
• Niagara Parks Power Station: An major power facility offering immersive displays, preserved relics, interactive narratives, and at night, an unforgettable immersive experience.

Staying overnight? Some must see special events in the evening!

Niagara Falls Fireworks

The Niagara Falls fireworks display is a stunning spectacle of lights and colors that illuminates the night sky, enhancing the natural beauty of the falls with its explosive charm each night for a 5 minute duration. View the fireworks all over the city, including Skylon Tower, Niagara SkyWheel, and several indoor hotels and restaurants. *All fireworks displays are subject to weather conditions.

• When: May 19 – October 9, 2023 at 10:00 pm
• Where: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Illumination

The Niagara Falls illumination transforms the falls into a mesmerizing cascade of vibrant hues, creating a breathtaking visual masterpiece against the backdrop of the darkened surroundings.

• When: every night of the year
• Where: Niagara Falls

The Best Spots to Eat in and Around Niagara

Feeling hungry after an adventure in Niagara? Check out a delectable array of culinary experiences from gourmet dishes to casual bites.

• Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room: offers panoramic views of Niagara Falls, allowing guests to enjoy their meal while the restaurant slowly rotates, showcasing different perspectives of the falls and the surrounding area.
• Queen Victoria Place Restaurant: combines historical charm with modern cuisine, offering diners a delightful taste of Canadian flavors amidst the picturesque backdrop of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.
• Table Rock House Restaurant: with its prime location near the brink of the falls, guests can savor their dishes while being immersed in the natural wonder of Niagara Falls.

Gear up for biking adventures in Niagara

Explore the sights, sounds and natural beauty of Niagara when you bring your bike along for the ride! Weekend and holiday Niagara GO Train trips will have two or four dedicated bike coaches, and each coach can accommodate up to 18 bicycles each.

Niagara River Parkway Recreational Trail is one of Canada's most scenic bikeways.

GO with Turo!

Discover the perfect combination of convenience and adventure by completing your GO Transit trip with Turo, Canada’s favourite car-sharing marketplace and our official carsharing partner.

We’ve teamed up with Turo to provide customers with new possibilities to extend their trips beyond GO’s network. As of July 17, 2023, you can seamlessly complement your GO journey with a convenient travel option with Turo by requesting vehicles to be delivered to GO stations across the network. This makes it easy for you to connect to your next destination after your train or bus trip.

Are you ready to discover more of Ontario? There are unlimited possibilities with GO and Turo from visiting Hamilton, Barrie, Stratford, Niagara Falls, a myriad of exciting events across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and so much more!

Download the Turo app on the App Store or Google Play today and start exploring!

Don't take our word for it! Here's what customers have to say:

Not only is the experience of Niagara Falls something extraordinary, but so too is the safety-first customer experience that GO is known for delivering. Here’s what you should know before you GO!

What Are People Saying About GO Service to Niagara?

“Taking the GO Train to the Falls with my kids was a fun adventure in itself! The kids loved the ride, I didn’t hear a single “are we there yet?’ and I was more than happy not to be stuck in weekend traffic!”

-Seth K., Leslieville

“Loved the GO Train combo deal with WEGO’s hop-on, hop-off bus service. I visited all the Niagara region parks in one weekend!”

-Sam M., North York

“The Falls are breathtaking! So glad we were able to squeeze in this day-trip during my mom’s visit. Taking the GO made our trip easy and fun.”

-Claire P., Roncesvalles