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Markham to Barrie by train

Barrie lies 67 km (42 mi) north-west of Markham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 55 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 82 km (51 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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MarkhamBarrie
CountryCanadaCanada
Population338,503147,829
Elevation168 m (551 ft)269 m (883 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)
Stations on recordMarkham GO Station, Unionville GO Station, Centennial GO StationAllandale Waterfront GO Station, Allandale station

Where to book trains from Markham to Barrie

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Staying in Barrie

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Common questions

How far is Barrie from Markham?

67 km (42 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Markham; by road roughly 82 km (51 mi).

How long does it take to get from Markham to Barrie by train?

About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Markham and Barrie?

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.