Montréal to Kingston by train
Kingston lies 269 km (167 mi) south-west of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 328 km (204 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montréal | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1.8 million | 132,485 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier | Grand Trunk Railway (Old Railway Station), 209 Ontario Street, Grand Trunk Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Montréal to Kingston
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Montréal?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Montréal; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Kingston by train?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Kingston?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.