Beginner-friendly day-trip route
Toronto to Niagara Falls by GO Transit
Start at Union Station, follow the live GO itinerary, tap correctly, and plan the final WEGO or local connection from Niagara Falls GO Station to the Falls.
Researched August 2026

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Check before you go
GO and WEGO schedules change with construction, seasonal service, and track work. Use the live planner shortly before travel and check the last useful return connections.
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The basic route
- 1Enter Union Station GO and Niagara Falls GO in the official GO trip planner for your exact date.
- 2Start at Toronto Union Station and follow the displayed platform and itinerary.
- 3The trip may be a direct train or a train-and-bus connection. Do not assume every departure is direct.
- 4At Niagara Falls GO Station, continue by WEGO, another local service, taxi, or rideshare to the Falls area.
- 5Before starting the day, check both the last GO return and the last useful local/WEGO connection.
The station is not beside Horseshoe Falls
Niagara Falls GO Station is at 4267 Bridge Street, away from the main Falls viewing area. Plan the final connection in advance.
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Use official planning tools
Use the live planner close to travel time. An old PDF, screenshot, or previously direct train is not proof that the same itinerary will operate on your date.
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Fares and payment
- Regular GO fares are distance-based. Use the planner for the current fare from Union Station GO to Niagara Falls GO.
- Adult PRESTO or contactless riders received a discount compared with a standard paper ticket when researched.
- Youth ages 13–19 and eligible full-time post-secondary students may receive a larger discount when the correct fare type is set on PRESTO and valid identification is carried.
- Children age 12 and under ride GO free and do not need a ticket or PRESTO card.
- The researched GO+WEGO promotion started around CAD $22 for a one-day adult package and CAD $35 for two days. Verify price, eligibility, and dates.
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PRESTO or contactless: tap on and tap off
- 1At Union Station, tap on before boarding with physical/digital PRESTO or contactless credit/debit.
- 2At Niagara Falls GO, tap off using the exact same card or device.
- 3For the return, tap on at Niagara Falls GO and tap off at Union Station.
- 4Do not switch between physical card, phone, and watch during one trip.
- 5Check that a PRESTO card has enough funds before tapping on. A missed tap-off can cause an additional charge.
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GO e-tickets and passes
- Buy only through the official GO e-ticket page and follow its activation instructions before boarding.
- E-tickets are mobile-only; printouts and screenshots are not valid.
- GO e-tickets do not qualify for Ontario’s One Fare transfer benefit.
- A regular GO e-ticket or weekend pass does not automatically include WEGO. The product must explicitly say GO+WEGO.
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The GO + WEGO option
- The combo includes GO travel to Niagara Falls GO and unlimited WEGO travel for the stated validity period.
- WEGO connects the railway station with major tourist areas and attractions.
- Researched packages included one-day and two-day options, with some seasonal connections extending to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Check which GO departures and WEGO services are valid for the exact package before purchase.
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Advice for a smoother day trip
- Leave extra connection time, especially on the return trip.
- Union Station is large. Arrive early enough to find the concourse and watch for a platform announced close to departure.
- GO trains and buses use the same GO fare system, but the itinerary and travel time can differ.
- An eligible TTC-to-GO transfer using the same PRESTO/contactless payment may receive One Fare; GO e-ticket users do not.
Guide topics
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