Edmonton to Red Deer by train
Red Deer lies 144 km (90 mi) south of Edmonton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 176 km (109 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Edmonton | Red Deer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 100,844 |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 856 m (2,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Stations on record | MacEwan station, Kingsway/Royal Alex station, Clareview station | Red Deer railway station |
Where to book trains from Edmonton to Red Deer
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Common questions
How far is Red Deer from Edmonton?
144 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south of Edmonton; by road roughly 176 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Red Deer by train?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edmonton and Red Deer?
No, both are on America/Edmonton 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.