Toronto Union – Danforth – Scarborough – Eglington – Guildwood – Rouge Hill – Pickering – Ajax – Whitby – Oshawa
GO Transit’s Lakeshore East Line is one of seven passenger rail lines serving the Greater Toronto Area and eastwards towards Oshawa. While primarily a commuter rail line, frequent all day service makes this the most popular route of the system.
Tickets
Pay for tickets in advance at GO Transit or at the stations.
Presto is the automated fare collection system for Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area and select major cities in Ontario.
Credit cards and mobile wallets are also accepted. Save 15% when purchasing a ride with Presto, credit or debit card, or mobile wallet.
Fares
GO Transit uses a zone based tariff system.
Tip: check out GO Transit’s Partners and Promotions to find discounts that best suit your needs. The ones we recommend checking out are:
Weekend and Holiday Unlimited Day Pass for $10 each
Weekday Group Passes for two or more people starting at $30
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Baggage
GO Transit baggage policy is that passengers are allowed to bring enough luggage that they can carry and manage without assistance. Animals on leases, strollers (foldable), bicycles are also allowed. GO’s FAQ explains this in further detail.
This policy, however, does not apply to rush hour times when trains are filled with passengers.
Destinations
The Lakeshore East Line travels in a eastward direction to Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa.
List of stations
Timetable & Schedule
| Notes | ||
| Windsor – London – Aldershot – Toronto | 5x daily | |
| Sarnia – London – Kitchener – Toronto | 1x daily | |
| Niagara Falls – Aldershot – Toronto | 1x daily | Also operates as Maple Leaf |
| Toronto – Kingston – Ottawa | 9x daily | |
| Toronto – Kingston – Montréal | 6x daily | |
| Ottawa – Montréal – Québec | 4x daily | |
| Montréal – Québec | 5x daily | Includes Oce |
Onboard
GO Wi-Fi Plus is available onboard but speeds are limited. Users can listen to music, podcasts, and watch videos via this service.
Train cars:
- Bi-level: 4 facing seats
- Bicycle: Lower levels of bi-level cars (on select trains to Niagara Falls)
Classes
Pros
- Direct Connection to downtown Toronto from Whitby and Oshawa and residents of Durham Region
- Comfortable compared to driving on Highway 401, especially at rush hour.
- Frequent all-day service with 30 minute headways makes for useful trips to Toronto.
Cons
- Corridor expansion and construction through Toronto has temporarily suspend express rush hour trains.
- All stations in Durham Region are located far from downtown requiring driving or taking the bus. Major stations have very large parking lots requiring a long walk to the platforms.
Notes
- GO Transit is currently extending the route eastwards towards Bowmanville.
All systems operated by
VIA Rail Canada
