Departures
About Burlington GO Station
Burlington is served by the Lakeshore West line. This page focuses on trips leaving Burlington, including the next scheduled departures, destination names, service status, and platform details when Metrolinx publishes them. GO Transit schedules can shift during service disruptions, special events, or weather delays, so the live board is meant to reflect the latest available station feed rather than a static timetable snapshot.
For trip planning, check the listed destination and departure time first, then confirm the platform before boarding. Platform and bus-bay assignments are sometimes posted close to departure, especially during peak periods or when trains and buses are being turned around. When a direct trip to Union Station is available, the route and fare links below give more context for the full station-to-station journey.
Live departure data and published schedules answer different questions. The schedule tells you which services are planned for Burlington; the live feed helps confirm what is actually approaching the station now, whether a trip is delayed or cancelled, and whether the assigned boarding location has changed. For stations with lighter service, this context is especially useful because the gap between trips can be longer.
Lines served
Travel to Union Station
Near this station
- Joseph Brant Hospital area
- Downtown Burlington
Burlington FAQ
- Which GO Transit lines serve Burlington?
- Burlington is served by the Lakeshore West line.
- Does Rail Six show live delays at Burlington?
- Yes. The departure board above refreshes every 30 seconds with live platform assignments, delay estimates, and cancellations from the Metrolinx real-time feed.
- How much does it cost to travel from Burlington to Union Station?
- See the fare page for the current Presto and paper fares from Burlington to Union Station.
- How do I travel from Burlington to Union Station?
- GO trains from Burlington run to Union Station throughout the day. The full schedule with a live countdown to your next departure is on the Burlington to Union route page.
- What's near Burlington?
- Burlington is near Joseph Brant Hospital area and Downtown Burlington.
- Can I save Burlington as my daily commute?
- Yes. Open the home page, pick a station pair, and Rail Six will save it locally so every visit opens with a live countdown to your next train. No account required.