West Coast Express Schedules
The West Coast Express (WCE) is our commuter rail service that travels between Downtown Vancouver and Mission City on weekdays during morning and evening rush hours.
Please note: West Coast Express trains travel westbound to Downtown Vancouver only in the mornings and eastbound to Mission only in the afternoon/evenings.
The Santa Train is Back!
The Santa Train is back this year and will run on Saturday, Dec. 14. Riders can enjoy a day of holiday sights and sounds in Vancouver before taking the train back home.
Westbound Morning Schedule: Mission City to Waterfront
| Station | Train Number | Departure Times (Mon-Fri) |
|---|---|---|
| Mission City | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
5:25 a.m. 5:55 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 7:25 a.m. |
| Port Haney | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
5:44 a.m. 6:14 a.m. 6:44 a.m. 7:14 a.m. 7:44 a.m. |
| Maple Meadows | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
5:50 a.m. 6:20 a.m. 6:50 a.m. 7:20 a.m. 7:50 a.m. |
| Pitt Meadows | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
5:54 a.m. 6:24 a.m. 6:54 a.m. 7:24 a.m. 7:54 a.m. |
| Port Coquitlam | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
6:04 a.m. 6:34 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:34 a.m. 8:04 a.m. |
| Coquitlam Central | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
6:10 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 7:10 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 8:10 a.m. |
| Moody Centre | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
6:15 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8:15 a.m. |
| Waterfront (Terminus Station) | Train W1 Train W2 Train W3 Train W4 Train W5 |
6:40 a.m. (arrival only) 7:10 a.m. (arrival only) 7:40 a.m. (arrival only) 8:10 a.m. (arrival only) 8:40 a.m. (arrival only) |
Eastbound Evening Schedule: Waterfront to Mission City
| Station | Train Number | Departure Times (Mon-Fri) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
3:50 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:20 p.m. |
| Moody Centre | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
4:14 p.m. 4:44 p.m. 5:14 p.m. 5:54 p.m. 6:44 p.m. |
| Coquitlam Central | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
4:19 p.m. 4:49 p.m. 5:19 p.m. 5:59 p.m. 6:49 p.m. |
| Port Coquitlam | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
4:24 p.m. 4:54 p.m. 5:24 p.m. 6:04 p.m. 6:54 p.m. |
| Pitt Meadows | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
4:34 p.m. 5:04 p.m. 5:34 p.m. 6:14 p.m. 7:04 p.m. |
| Maple Meadows | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
4:38 p.m. 5:08 p.m. 5:38 p.m. 6:18 p.m. 7:08 p.m. |
| Port Haney | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
4:44 p.m. 5:14 p.m. 5:44 p.m. 6:24 p.m. 7:14 p.m. |
| Mission City (Terminus Station) | Train E1 Train E2 Train E3 Train E4 Train E5 |
5:05 p.m. (arrival only) 5:35 p.m. (arrival only) 6:05 p.m. (arrival only) 6:45 p.m. (arrival only) 7:35 p.m. (arrival only) |
Special Trains and Holiday Schedule
| Holiday/Event | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rogers West Coast Express Midnight Train | Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Extra Service |
| Santa Train | Saturday, December 14, 2024 | Extra Service |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | No Service |
| Boxing Day | Thursday, December 26, 2024 | No Service |
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | No Service |
West Coast Express Santa Train
The West Coast Express Santa Train is back this year and will run on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Santa Train riders can enjoy a day of holiday sights and sounds in Vancouver before taking the train back home.
Customers riding the Santa Train to downtown Vancouver can donate a new, unwrapped toy per person to receive a return ticket in exchange. All donations benefit the local toy bureaus in the communities we serve. Santa will be at Waterfront station at 2:45 p.m. to take pictures.
Santa Train Schedule
| Station | A.M. Westbound Schedule | P.M. Eastbound Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Mission | 10:00 a.m. | 5:15 p.m. (arrival only) |
| Port Haney | 10:19 a.m. | 4:54 p.m. |
| Maple Meadows | 10:25 a.m. | 4:48 p.m. |
| Pitt Meadows | 10:29 a.m. | 4:44 p.m. |
| Port Coquitlam | 10:39 a.m. | 4:34 p.m. |
| Coquitlam Central | 10:45 a.m. | 4:29 p.m. |
| Moody Centre | 10:50 a.m. | 4:24 p.m. |
| Waterfront | 11:15 a.m. (arrival only) | 4:00 p.m. |
Station Maps
Our West Coast Express (WCE) Station Maps will show you where the station is located on the street, as well as the bus bays and bus routes that serve that station.
WCE System Map
This map displays the West Coast Express route, stations, and points of transfer.
Waterfront Station
Located in downtown Vancouver on West Cordova St.. You can make direct connections to SeaBus, SkyTrain, the Helijet, and buses. WCE head office is located here.
Moody Centre Station
Located on the south side of the CP tracks, east of the Moody overpass near Spring Ave. Enter off Williams St.
Coquitlam Central Station
Located at the junction of Barnet and Lougheed Highways. A pedestrian tunnel connects the parking area to the station platform.
Port Coquitlam Station
Located at the foot of Wilson Ave. If the regular parking is full, watch for signs for overflow parking at the Recreation Centre.
Pitt Meadows Station
Located on the south side of the CPR tracks, east of Harris Road near Advent St.
Maple Meadows Station
Located between Maple Meadows Way and West St near Dunn Ave.
Port Haney Station
Located on the north side of the CP tracks, near the junction of River Road and 223rd St. No parking is available.
Mission City Station
Located on the south side of North Railway Ave., between Welton and Home Streets. A pedestrian overpass connects the parking lot to the station platform. There is no elevator connecting the south side of the tracks with the station platform. Customers with special accessibility needs should take this into consideration when planning a trip. All buses connecting to this station are operated by BC Transit.
WCE Fares
To get an idea of how much your trip on the WCE will cost, visit our WCE Fares page.