How to get from Peterborough to McMaster University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Peterborough to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 88 bus from Trent University station to Oshawa Go station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LE train and finally take the 16 bus from Union Station Bus Terminal station to Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min. The ride fare is CA$24.74.

309minCA$24.74
Bus - 8888
Train - LE
Bus - 1616
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Trent University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peterborough
  • 2
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    88 - Dc Oshawa Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oshawa Go
    110 min
  • 4
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Terminal
    ID 102300
    420 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S.
    ID 101010
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Peterborough to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 88 bus from Trent University station to Oshawa Go station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Square One station to Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min. The ride fare is CA$24.74.

337minCA$24.74
Bus - 8888
Bus - 5656
Bus - 4040
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Trent University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peterborough
  • 2
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    88 - Dc Oshawa Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oshawa Go
    110 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Oakville Go
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Square One
    ID 100133
    145 min
  • 6
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 - Hamilton Go
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S.
    ID 101010
    44 min
  • 8
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Peterborough to McMaster University

The distance between Peterborough, Hamilton and McMaster University, Hamilton is approximately 216.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 309 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Peterborough to McMaster University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Peterborough

Peterborough is located at Peterborough, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Trent U - Gzowski College.

Bus stations close to Peterborough:

  • Trent U - Gzowski College
  • Trent U - Bata Library
  • Trent at Blackburn

Public transit stations close to McMaster University, Hamilton

McMaster University is located at 1280 Main St W, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Main Opposite Emerson.

Train stations close to McMaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to McMaster University:

  • Main Opposite Emerson
  • Main at Emerson
  • Emerson at Main

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Peterborough to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 88 bus from Trent University station to Oshawa Go station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Square One station to Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min. The ride fare is CA$24.74.

337minCA$24.74
Bus - 8888
Bus - 5656
Bus - 4040
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Trent University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peterborough
  • 2
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    88 - Dc Oshawa Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oshawa Go
    110 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Oakville Go
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Square One
    ID 100133
    145 min
  • 6
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 - Hamilton Go
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S.
    ID 101010
    44 min
  • 8
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Peterborough to McMaster University?

    The fastest way takes 309 minutes, using Bus line 88, Bus line LE, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Peterborough to McMaster University?

    The alternative route takes 337 minutes, using Bus line 88, Bus line 56, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Peterborough and McMaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Peterborough to McMaster University?

    The 88 bus line goes from 88 - Dc Oshawa Go station near Peterborough in Toronto to Oshawa Go station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Oshawa Go station near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Peterborough to McMaster University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Peterborough in Toronto and McMaster University in Hamilton by bus and train is about 5 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Peterborough to get to McMaster University?

    Get on the 88 bus from the 88 - Dc Oshawa Go stop near Peterborough in Toronto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Peterborough and McMaster University?

    Get off the bus at the Oshawa Go stop, which is closest to McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Peterborough to McMaster University?

    The ride from Peterborough to McMaster University costs CA$24.74.

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