London Ontario Train Station Limo & VIA Rail Car Service

London Ontario train station limo service connects a downtown rail station to the places the train does not reach: the Pearson terminals, a Stratford theatre seat, a Lake Huron cottage or a Windsor border crossing. The station at 205 York Street is a classic downtown stop, and a chauffeur turns it into a hub.

London is the largest city in Southwestern Ontario and sits roughly halfway between Toronto and Detroit. That geography makes it a natural meeting point for business travellers, students, families and visitors heading for festivals and lakes, and it explains why this page covers far more than the short drive from the airport.

Where is the London VIA Rail station?

From Highway 401, VIA's directions say to take Wellington north to York Street, then go west on York to Richmond. A downtown hotel guest can usually reach the station in a few minutes, and the front of the building is where taxis wait.

If you are flying in, our London airport page covers YXU in detail, and the Toronto Pearson page covers the larger gateway on the other end of the 401.

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What VIA Rail says about London's station

The details below come from VIA Rail's London station page. Check it for current hours.

The station's long hours, from early morning to mid-evening, suit commuters and business visitors, and baggage carts and a checkroom make it easy to travel with luggage. A chauffeur can bring the car to the front, near the taxi rank, or to the accessible zone on the left.

London train station car service fares

Fares are taken from the rate card before tax. Gratuity is at your discretion, tolls such as the 407 ETR are extra if used, and the online booker prices your exact address.

Distances are rounded planning figures. Short runs are priced at the vehicle's minimum transfer, and long runs are per kilometre.

The trains to and from London

VIA Rail's Toronto to London page shows 185 km, an average of 2 hours 27 minutes, and 41 departures per week, roughly six a day by simple division. The same station appears in routes to Aldershot, Kingston, Kitchener, Montréal, Ottawa, Sarnia, Windsor and Oakville, according to VIA's listing, which makes London a real junction on the Corridor network.

Fares vary by date, and VIA lists Economy, Business and Sleeper Plus classes. See the Toronto to London page for current prices.

The pattern is useful for a chauffeur. Because trains run most of the day, you can often choose between a train and a car without major time penalty, and a short pickup from the station to a hotel is a common arrangement for business visitors.

Train, GO bus or private car to Toronto

If you are heading to downtown Toronto with one bag, the train is the right choice. It is quick and comfortable, and our own Toronto Union Station page shows the transfers at the other end.

If your destination is Toronto Pearson for an international flight, a private car removes the transfer from train to airport, and a Luxury SUV at $1,110-$1,340 for six passengers can compare well with several train tickets plus the UP Express. For more on that airport, see the Toronto airport limo page.

When the train beats a car

Be fair to the train. For solo travellers, the cost advantage is large, and the schedule is frequent. A traveller without a car needs no extras in Toronto, because the station is in the centre of the city.

Choose a car when the journey is not city centre to city centre. Examples: a family with luggage for an early Pearson departure, a group of colleagues going to a client site in the suburbs, or travellers for whom a train is a poor fit because of mobility needs. Our limo versus rideshare page has more on the comparison.

Stratford, Port Stanley and Lake Huron

London is a gateway to several popular destinations. Stratford is about 65 km away and hosts a well-known theatre season; our guide to the Stratford Festival explains the theatres and the dinner-and-show pattern. Port Stanley is about 30 km south on Lake Erie. Grand Bend, about 70 km north-west, is the usual choice for a Lake Huron day.

For a Stratford evening, we recommend hourly service so the car waits through the performance. The calculation is simple: a sedan at $135-$165 per hour with a two-hour minimum, or an SUV at $175-$210 per hour, versus two separate transfers with a long idle gap.

Meeting a train at York Street

The simplest way to be met is at the curb. VIA lists multiple taxis waiting in front of the station, which means the closest stopping point can be busy at train time. Your chauffeur will message you with the vehicle details and the exact spot, and for passengers who need assistance the zone to the left of the main entrance, arriving from York Street, is the designated curbside area.

If you are meeting someone with a lot of luggage, mention it when you book. The station provides baggage carts, and a checkroom for items that need to be left, but a Luxury SUV with room for 5 to 6 large bags is a better match than a sedan if two or more people are arriving together.

Connections to Kitchener, Sarnia and Windsor

VIA's route listings show that London connects with Kitchener to the north-east, Sarnia to the west and Windsor to the south-west. Each of those places has gaps that the train does not fill. Waterloo Region's airport, for example, is a short hop from the Kitchener line, and our Region of Waterloo airport page explains pickups there. For a business traveller who takes a morning train from Toronto and has afternoon meetings across the region, a chauffeur waiting at London can cover the last leg.

Because the 401 is the backbone of the area, many of these transfers share a stretch of highway, which is why we can often combine stops into a single booking. Give us the list of addresses and times, and the booker will return a fare for the whole sequence.

A sample day: train in, theatre out

Here is a pattern that works well. A couple takes a morning VIA train from Toronto to London, arriving mid-morning. A chauffeur meets them at York Street and takes them to lunch near the river, then to a hotel to drop luggage. In the afternoon the same car continues to Stratford for an evening performance, waits through the show and returns to London after dinner. Total distance is about 65 km each way, and an hourly booking at $135-$165 per hour for a sedan with a two-hour minimum is usually better value than two separate transfers and a long idle wait.

For a hotel stay in Southwestern Ontario, check our hotels and resorts hub for arrival guides to other properties, such as Langdon Hall near Cambridge.

Windsor, Detroit and the border

London to Windsor is about 190 km along the 401. For travellers continuing across the border to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, see our Windsor airport page and the cross-border limo page for document requirements and waiting-time rules. A passport or NEXUS card, as appropriate, is needed, and wait time at the border is charged as waiting.

Airport arrivals at YXU

London International Airport is at 10 Seabrook Way, and the airport lists Porter, Air Canada, WestJet, Sunwing and Air Transat. Its page describes YXU as halfway between Toronto and Detroit. Our standard allowances apply: 60 minutes of free wait after an international landing and 30 minutes after a domestic one, with a name-board meet-and-greet available as an add-on at $100-$150.

For a traveller arriving at YXU and boarding a train, the route is simple. The drive is about 10 km, and the station is open from early morning until 22:15 on most days, so a late arrival is covered as long as the train time fits within the listed hours. Read the airport's own page at flyyxu.ca for current airline and terminal details.

Students, hospital visits and family travel

London is a university and hospital city. Parents bring students for move-in, and patients travel for appointments at the city's major hospitals. We recommend a Luxury SUV for move-in days, because it carries 5 to 6 large bags and six passengers. We supply child seats without charge if you request them when booking. For longer treatment trips, hourly service gives you a reliable vehicle without a new booking each day.

If your plans are tied to a medical appointment, book a vehicle with a comfortable margin, and tell us if anyone needs help getting in or out of the car.

Hourly service and special events

Booked by the hour, the sedan costs $135-$165, the SUV $175-$210 and the Sprinter $240-$295, with minimums of two, two and three hours. A stretch limousine for 8 to 10 guests is $225-$300 an hour on three hours, and a mini-coach for larger groups $300-$420 an hour on four.

Weddings in Southwestern Ontario often combine a ceremony in London with a reception at a winery or country venue, and a Sprinter handles that comfortably. The fleet and limo rates pages list every vehicle and published price.

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