Station Details

The Union Pearson Express downtown terminal is located right within Canada's busiest rail hub. The light-filled station was designed especially for UP Express guests, using a warm mix of natural materials.

Oct. 18 - 20: UP Express Service Adjustments 

Beginning late-evening Friday, Oct. 18, and throughout the weekend, some UP Express train service will be adjusted due to construction. GO buses will replace train service.  

Friday, Oct. 18 

Eastbound service: 

• The 12:42 a.m. train trip departing Pearson Airport to Union Station will be the last eastbound train trip of the evening.  

• The 12:57 a.m. train trip departing Pearson Airport to Union Station will not operate. 

• Eastbound replacement GO buses: 

• 35A – Pearson Airport running direct to Station Street.  

• Bus trips will depart 13 minutes later than the usual train departure time and will arrive at Union 18 minutes later than usual. 

Westbound service: 

• The 11:59 p.m. train trip departing Union Station to Pearson Airport will be the last westbound trip of the evening. 

• The 12:15 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 12:45 a.m., and 1 a.m. train trips departing Union Station to Pearson Airport will not operate. 

• Westbound replacement GO buses: 

• 35A – Station Street running direct to Pearson Airport.  

• Bus trips will depart 5 minutes before the usual train departure time and will arrive at Pearson at the same time as the usual train arrival time.  

Saturday, Oct. 19 

Eastbound service: 

• The 6:27 a.m., 6:42 a.m., 6:57 a.m., and 7:12 a.m. train trips departing Pearson Airport to Union Station will not operate.  

• Train service will resume at 7:27 a.m. departing Pearson Airport, making all stops to Union Station.  

• The 12:42 a.m. train trip departing Pearson Airport to Union Station will be the last eastbound trip of the evening.  

• The 12:57 a.m. train trip departing Pearson Airport to Union Station will not operate. 

• Eastbound replacement GO buses: 

• 35A – Pearson Airport running direct to Station Street.  

• Bus trips will depart up to 18 minutes before or after the usual train departure time and will arrive at Union up to 20 minutes later than usual. 

Westbound service: 

• The 6 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 6:45 a.m. and 7 a.m. train trips departing Union Station to Pearson Airport will not operate.  

• Train service will resume at 7:15 a.m. departing Union Station, making all stops to Pearson Airport.  

• The 11:59 p.m. train trip departing Union Station to Pearson Airport will be the last westbound trip of the evening.  

• The 12:15 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 12:45 a.m., and 1 a.m. train trips departing Union Station to Pearson Airport will not operate.  

• Westbound replacement GO buses: 

• 35A – Station Street running direct to Pearson Airport.  

• Bus trips will depart 5 to 10 minutes earlier than the usual train departure time and will arrive at Pearson up to 5 to 20 minutes earlier than the usual train time. 

Sunday, Oct. 20 

Eastbound service: 

• The 6:27 a.m., 6:42 a.m., 6:57 a.m., and 7:12 a.m. train trips departing Pearson Airport to Union Station will not operate. 

• Train service will resume at 7:27 a.m. departing Pearson Airport, making all stops to Union Station.  

• Eastbound replacement GO buses: 

• 35A – Pearson Airport running direct to Station Street.  

• Bus trips will depart 3 minutes earlier than the usual train departure time and customers will arrive at Union between 3 minutes later than usual. 

Westbound service: 

• The 6 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 6:45 a.m., and 7 a.m. train trips departing Union Station to Pearson Airport will not operate. 

• Train service will resume at 7:15 a.m. departing Union Station, making all stops to Pearson Airport. 

• Westbound replacement GO buses: 

• 35A – Station Street running direct to Pearson Airport.  

• Bus trips will depart 5 to 10 minutes earlier than the usual train departure time and arrive at Pearson at the same time as the usual train time. 

Customers travelling to or from Union Station: Replacement GO buses will stop at and depart from a temporary stop on Station Street (outside Goodlife Fitness). The temporary stop is located on the corner of Station Street and York Street. 

Additionally, replacement GO buses will not stop at Bloor or Weston stations:  

If you are travelling from Bloor station to Union Station:  

• Connect to GO train services on the Kitchener line. 

• Take TTC Line 2 (Bloor-Yonge) to St. George station to transfer to TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University). 

If you are travelling from Union Station to Bloor station:  

• Connect to GO train services on the Kitchener line. 

• Take TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University) to St. George station to connect with TTC Line 2 (Bloor-Yonge). 

If you are travelling from Weston station to Union Station:  

• Connect to GO train services on the Kitchener line. 

• Take TTC Bus route 52 to Lawrence West station to connect with TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University). 

If you are travelling from Union Station to Weston station:  

• Connect to GO train services on the Kitchener line. 

• Take TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University to Lawrence West station to connect to TTC Bus route 52. 

Plan ahead and check upexpress.com, gotransit.com or triplinx.ca to plan your trip. 

Connecting between GO and TTC? Save with One Fare. The One Fare Program applies when you pay your fare with a physical PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, or with a contactless credit or debit card. It does not apply for cash fare or ticket products. You must use the same card throughout your entire trip. 

Regular train service departing from Union Station to Pearson Airport will resume on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 7:15 a.m. 

Hours

Check Triplinx.ca for GO Transit or TTC options for travelling between Pearson and downtown Toronto or subway stations when UP is not running.

Train Hours

Weekday service:

First train 04:55; Last train 00:57

Weekend & Holiday service:

First train 06:00; Last train 00:57

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Staffed Station Hours
Monday - Friday
04:30 - 01:00
Weekend & Holidays
05:30 - 01:00

The UP Express stop at Union Station can be easily found within the interior Skywalk walkway. Our station is rich in amenities to ensure you have a delightful wait while in transit, such as light refreshments from Balzac's coffee. Our friendly guest service representatives will be happy to help you at the customer service desk with any questions.

For guests continuing their journey, local connections to the TTC subway and streetcar lines, as well as GO Transit regional bus and train lines are an easy transfer away. For guests staying downtown, Union Station is located in the bustling heart of downtown, close to hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and business centres in the Financial and Entertainment districts.

At Metrolinx your safety is our first priority. We ask guests to line up on the platform with their proof of payment ready for fare pre-validation. Guests who have already purchased a ticket or have tapped their PRESTO cards may join the lines, and have their payment quickly confirmed.  Guests with e-tickets must activate their tickets at least 5 minutes before boarding the train.  

  • Tickets can be purchased quickly and easily at the ticket vending machines, via the UP Express website.
  • Please allow yourself just a few extra minutes to board the train.

Please note that early morning and late night access to UP Union Station is available using the west entrance of the Great Hall (65 Front St West) before 05:30 weekdays and Saturdays (06:30 on Sundays/Holidays) and after 00:45 daily.

Union Station Amenities

BagsAway 

Make each moment of your time in Toronto count with BagsAway! Located within the interior SkyWalk walkway steps away from UP Express at Union Station, BagsAway will securely store your luggage on demand, providing ultimate flexibility.

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Balzac's Coffee Roasters

In need of the perfect cup of coffee after your travels? Visit Balzac's Coffee Roasters and you'll be delighted by the delicious assortment of various blends on hand.

Operating Hours:

Mon to Fri: 06:30 - 20:00
Sat to Sun: 07:00 - 20:00

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