Kingston station is VIA Rail’s staffed train station at 1800 John Counter Blvd in Kingston, Ontario. You can use it as your rail arrival point, with station services and local transit connections available for onward travel. From Seven Oakes Motel, it’s about a five-minute drive or a 16-minute walk; the motel is a two-star motel in Kingston.
- Address: 1800 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, ON, K7M 7H3
- Station hours: Monday to Friday, 06h15–22h30; Saturday, 06h15–21h30; Sunday, 08h15–22h30
- Transit: Kingston Transit Routes 2 and 11 serve the train station
- Accessibility: The entrance and platform are wheelchair accessible
Where is Kingston station?
Kingston station is at 1800 John Counter Blvd, north of the city centre. VIA Rail gives the road approach from Highway 401 exit 613 (Sydenham Road): turn left onto Highway 2 (Princess Street), then left onto Counter Street.
If you’re driving, use the station address for your route. Kingston Transit Routes 2 and 11 serve the station, and VIA Rail provides rail information for the Toronto–Kingston–Ottawa corridor.
What services and facilities does Kingston station have?
VIA Rail identifies Kingston as a staffed station. Facilities include a waiting room, washrooms, Wi-Fi, a baggage checkroom and a bicycle box. Car rental, taxis, telephones, newspapers, Interac direct payment and VIA gift cards are also available.
The station entrance and platform are wheelchair accessible. Other assistance includes a wheelchair lift, a courtesy wheelchair for boarding assistance and a hearing loop at the ticket counter.
The service-animal relief area is in front of the station entrance. For curbside assistance, request it at least 48 hours ahead; the pickup point is at the front-left side of the main entrance, in front of the taxi queue.
Station hours are Monday to Friday, 06h15–22h30; Saturday, 06h15–21h30; and Sunday, 08h15–22h30. Ticket-counter hours differ: Monday through Thursday, 05h45–21h30; Friday, 07h00–21h30; Saturday, 07h00–20h30; and Sunday, 08h30–21h30. For trains 651 and 655, the station opens 30 minutes before train time and closes 15 minutes after departure, and tickets are not sold for those trains.
How do you get from Kingston station to local destinations?
Kingston Transit Routes 2 and 11 connect with the train station. Route 2 runs between Division Street and the station, while Route 11 runs between Cataraqui Centre and the station. The transit agency provides route schedules, maps and a trip planner to help you check stops and connections.
A coin fare is $3.50 for youth aged 15–24, adults aged 25–64 and seniors aged 65 or older; children aged 14 and under ride free. Buses accept coins only for this fare. Monthly passes cost $61.75 for youth and seniors and $83.00 for adults.
Use Kingston Transit’s trip planner or individual route schedules for stop times, and check service alerts for temporary detours that may not appear in the planner. Holiday service varies: the system operates Sunday service on some holidays, regular service on others and no service on Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Queen’s University is one Kingston destination; from Seven Oakes Motel, it’s about a 10-minute drive. You can plan your campus visit with answers to common questions about visiting Queen’s University.
How should you plan around your train arrival?
Check your train’s scheduled and expected arrival using VIA Rail’s train tracker, then confirm your onward connection with Kingston Transit. If you need the ticket counter or a specific station service, compare its operating hours with your arrival time before setting out.
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport is about an 11-minute drive from Seven Oakes Motel. For the road transfer between the airport and the city, use guidance on getting from Kingston Norman Rogers Airport to Kingston.
Check the official site before you go: use VIA Rail for station hours, train information and assistance details, and Kingston Transit for current fares, schedules and service alerts.
FAQs
Is Kingston station staffed?
Yes. VIA Rail identifies Kingston as a staffed station.
Can you take a bus from Kingston station?
Kingston Transit Routes 2 and 11 serve the station. Check the transit operator’s schedules for stop times and current service.
Is Kingston station wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The station entrance and platform are wheelchair accessible, and assistance includes a wheelchair lift and a courtesy wheelchair for boarding.