Getting to Hamilton Halton Brant from Toronto

Getting Here From Toronto 

Getting to the Hamilton Halton Brant region from Toronto is easy – by car, rail or bus. Whether you’re planning a same day visit between matches or extending your Ontario visit after the tournament, you’ll find visiting our region convenient with so much to see and do. Check out our Game Day Getaways page for trip ideas and itineraries.

By Car:

• From downtown Toronto, the Gardiner Expressway flows west into the QEW, the main route around the western end of Lake Ontario.
• Halton — The QEW runs straight through Oakville (about 30–45 min) and Burlington (about 45–60 min). For Milton and Halton Hills, branch north onto Highway 407 or local routes.
• Hamilton — Follow the QEW to Burlington, then Highway 403 into the city — roughly 1 hour, longer at rush hour.
• Brant and Brantford — Stay on Highway 403 West past Hamilton — about 1 hr 15 min.
• Good to know — The QEW and 403 are toll-free; the 407 is a faster toll alternative. Expect slowdowns at the Burlington Skyway during rush hour, and check a traffic app before you go.

By GO Transit – Train:

• Use the Lakeshore West line (LW, Maroon line) to travel to Oakville (Oakville and Bronte stops), Burlington (Appleby, Burlington and Aldershot stops) and Hamilton (West Harbour and Hamilton stops). Use the Milton line (MI, Orange line) to travel to Milton. Use the Kitchener line (KI, Green line) to travel to Halton Hills (Georgetown and Action stops).
• Visit the GO Transit Plan Your Trip Page for more details. see the GO Transit system map here, and find the full schedule here. PDF schedules can be downloaded here. 

BY GO Transit – Bus:

• Service to Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton via GO Transit 16 Bus. 
• Service to Milton and Halton Hills via GO Transit 21 Bus.
• Service to Brantford via GO Transit 15 Bus from McMaster University in Hamilton. 

More GO Transit Resources:

• Plan Your Trip, GO Transit system map, find the full GO Transit schedule, or download PDF schedules here.
• Pay with a PRESTO card, the PRESTO app, contactless credit/debit, or a printed e-ticket. Tap on and tap off for every GO trip. There’s no need to buy a ticket for a specific departure; fares are distance-based and the same regardless of which train or bus you take.
• GO Transit also offers offers a $10 One-Day Weekend Pass for unlimited weekend travel across the GO system — excellent value for a Saturday or Sunday day trip.

By VIA Rail:

• VIA Rail offers services to Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton and Brantford with multiple trains per day; book ahead to save on your fare.
• Book and check VIA Rail schedules here.