Ottawa to London by train
London lies 517 km (321 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 631 km (392 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 422,324 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | London station (Ontario) |
Where to book trains from Ottawa to London
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Staying in London
Our booking partner lists 69 places to stay in London. Of the 49 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 2 are five-star. Across 37 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 29,151 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is London from Ottawa?
517 km (321 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 631 km (392 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to London by train?
About 7 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and London?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where can I stay in London?
Our booking partner lists 69 places to stay in London, bookable on this site.
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.