Downtown transfer guide

Union Station to Toronto Stadium

From Union Station, take Lakeshore West one stop to Exhibition GO for Toronto Stadium. Walking from Union is possible but takes about 45 minutes.

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go train Union Station to Toronto Stadium Fans staying downtown or arriving by VIA Rail, TTC subway, GO rail, or GO bus.up express Pearson Airport to Toronto Stadium Visitors flying into Toronto and staying near downtown or going straight to the stadium area.walk Walking from Union Station Fans already downtown who want to avoid transfer queues and are comfortable with a long walk.

Recommended plan

Union Station to Toronto Stadium

Take Lakeshore West one stop from Union Station to Exhibition GO, then walk into Exhibition Place for Toronto Stadium.

Union departuresExhibition departures $3.70
  1. 01

    Start at Union Station and follow signs for GO Transit Lakeshore West.

  2. 02

    Board a westbound train that stops at Exhibition GO.

  3. 03

    Exit at Exhibition GO and follow event wayfinding toward Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place.

  4. 04

    After the match, check the Exhibition GO live board before joining the platform queue.

Toronto match days

Pick a match

  1. Friday, June 12, 2026 Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Match 3 / Group B / 3:00 PM ET Plan
  2. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Ghana vs Panama Match 21 / Group stage / 7:00 PM ET Plan
  3. Saturday, June 20, 2026 Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire Match 33 / Group stage / 4:00 PM ET Plan
  4. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Panama vs Croatia Match 46 / Group stage / 7:00 PM ET Plan
  5. Friday, June 26, 2026 Senegal vs Iraq Match 62 / Group stage / 3:00 PM ET Plan
  6. Thursday, July 2, 2026 Round of 32: Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up Match 83 / Round of 32 / 7:00 PM ET Plan

Before you go

Crowds, fares, timing

Fastest transit route

The simplest transit route is Union Station to Exhibition GO on Lakeshore West. It is one GO stop west of Union.

If the station is crowded after a match, compare the next train, walking route, and onward connection before committing to a platform queue.

Walking from Union

Metrolinx notes an official pedestrian route from Union Station to the event area. The walk is useful when train queues are heavy, but it is a long trip.

Plan for weather, accessibility needs, and late-night connections before choosing to walk after an evening match.

Route details All route steps and fares
go train

Union Station to Toronto Stadium

  1. Start at Union Station and follow signs for GO Transit Lakeshore West.
  2. Board a westbound train that stops at Exhibition GO.
  3. Exit at Exhibition GO and follow event wayfinding toward Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place.
  4. After the match, check the Exhibition GO live board before joining the platform queue.
Union departuresExhibition departures
up express

Pearson Airport to Toronto Stadium

  1. At Pearson, board UP Express toward Union Station.
  2. At Union, transfer from UP Express to GO Transit.
  3. Take Lakeshore West one stop to Exhibition GO.
  4. Use the live Union and Exhibition boards before the transfer and after the match.
Union departuresExhibition departures
walk

Walking from Union Station

  1. Start at Union Station and follow official event wayfinding.
  2. Allow about 45 minutes to Toronto Stadium and about 30 minutes to the FIFA Fan Festival area.
  3. Use transit for the return if weather, crowding, or late-night timing makes the walk less practical.
  4. Check GO and UP Express late-night departures before deciding to walk after an evening match.
Union departuresLive GO map

Rail Six pages

Sources Official schedule and service references

Match dates come from City of Toronto and FIFA schedule publications. Transit notes come from Metrolinx and GO Transit. Rail Six live boards and fares use GO Transit schedule, real-time, and fare feeds.

FAQ Toronto World Cup transit FAQ

Toronto World Cup transit FAQ

How many GO stops is Union to Exhibition?
It is one stop on Lakeshore West from Union Station to Exhibition GO.
Can I walk from Union Station to Toronto Stadium?
Yes, but it is a long walk. Metrolinx describes the official pedestrian route as about 45 minutes to Toronto Stadium.