Ottawa to Ajax by train
Ajax lies 316 km (196 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 385 km (239 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 119,677 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Ajax GO Station |
Where to book trains from Ottawa to Ajax
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Common questions
How far is Ajax from Ottawa?
316 km (196 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 385 km (239 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Ajax by train?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Ajax?
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.