Napanee station is a VIA Rail stop at 301 John St. in Napanee, Ontario, south of Highway 401 on Highway 41. It serves long-distance rail travel, and you can plan your onward trip by taxi, bus or car; the station is about 2.0 km from a hotel in Napanee.
- Station: 301 John St., Napanee, ON, K7R 3L3
- Rail operator: VIA Rail
- Facilities: Heated shelter, washrooms and parking
- Taxi: Napanee Cab, 613-354-6688
Where is Napanee station?
Napanee station stands on John Street, south of Highway 401 along Highway 41. Its address is 301 John St., Napanee, ON, K7R 3L3, making the highway references useful when approaching by road.
VIA Rail describes it as a shelter station. The station is heated, and washrooms are available. Parking is also available at the station.
The station dates to 1856, when it was built for the Grand Trunk Railway. It received provincial designation under the Ontario Heritage Act on February 26, 1993.
What train services stop at Napanee station?
Napanee is served by VIA Rail’s long-distance rail service to and from Greater Napanee, and it is a stop on the Toronto–Ottawa route. Train numbers and timetables can change, so confirm your service directly with VIA Rail.
For train arrivals and departures, VIA Rail provides the number (888) 842-7245; the same number is used for information and reservations. VIA Rail also gives a reservation requirement for a stop at Napanee on Train 655: reservations must be made no later than 06:00.
VIA Rail says unaccompanied minors cannot travel to or from Napanee station. If that affects your trip, confirm the operator’s current requirements before booking.
How do you get from Napanee station into town?
You can continue from the station by taxi, car or bus. Napanee Cab provides local taxi service; call 613-354-6688, and pay by cash, debit or credit. Since service details can change, confirm arrangements when you call.
Coach Canada is a bus option for the station. For bus information, VIA Rail gives the number 1-800-461-7661.
If you’re driving, Highway 41 and Highway 401 are the main road references for locating the station, while Highway 401 provides access to Greater Napanee from both the east and west.
What should you plan for before arriving?
Check your train’s status and the station’s opening arrangements before setting out. VIA Rail gives special opening hours as 30 minutes before train arrival; its additional comments say the station opens 60 minutes before a train arrives and stays open for 30 minutes after departure.
The platform is wheelchair-accessible, but wheelchair access is limited to the shelter and platform. A service animal relief area is located at the edge of the concrete and grass, facing the building. Contact VIA Rail if you need to confirm access or service details for your journey.
Before you go, check the official site before you go: VIA Rail is the operator for train schedules, station information and reservations.
How does the station relate to Napanee’s centre?
Napanee station is a distinct arrival point on John Street, while the town’s centre is a separate destination for onward travel. For local orientation, the Napanee city-centre guide covers the downtown area.
FAQs
Does Napanee station have a waiting room?
The station is a heated shelter, and washrooms are available.
Is Napanee station accessible by wheelchair?
The platform is wheelchair-accessible, with access limited to the shelter and platform. Contact VIA Rail to confirm details for your trip.
Can you get a taxi from Napanee station?
Napanee Cab provides local taxi service. Call 613-354-6688; payment is accepted by cash, debit or credit.
Can unaccompanied minors travel to Napanee station?
VIA Rail says unaccompanied minors cannot travel to or from Napanee station.