GO Transit officially launched expanded daily, year-round train service between Toronto and Stratford on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The new service provides an affordable transit option on the Kitchener line.
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The extended route features one daily round trip connecting Toronto's Union Station with the Stratford GO station on Shakespeare Street.
Weekday and Weekend Schedules
On weekdays, a morning commuter train departs Stratford at 6:16 a. m.
and arrives at Union Station at 8:47 a. m.
The afternoon return train leaves Toronto at 4:52 p. m.
Weekday trains make scheduled stops in Bramalea, Brampton, Mount Pleasant, Georgetown, Acton, Guelph, and Kitchener, according to GO Transit.
Weekend service caters to day trips. A morning train leaves Union Station at 8:49 a.
m. , and an evening return trip departs Stratford at 4:16 p.
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The weekend route includes stops at Bloor GO, Bramalea, Brampton, Mount Pleasant, Guelph, and Kitchener.
Fares and Payment
Passengers traveling on weekends can use a $10 One-Day Weekend Pass for unlimited travel. Standard one-way tickets between Union Station and Stratford cost $25 per person.
Unlike other stations, PRESTO is unavailable in Stratford, and paper tickets cannot be bought at station vending machines.
Children under 12 ride for free.
The service marks a return of regional transit to the area after a previous Metrolinx pilot service extending to London was canceled in 2023 due to low ridership.
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GO Transit describes Stratford as "one of Ontario's most charming destinations," offering world-class theatre, culinary experiences, boutique shopping, historic streets, and scenic riverside strolls.
