Now Open: Line 5 Eglinton
Line 5 Eglinton is 19 kilometres of light rail transit connecting customers along Eglinton Avenue. The west end of the line starts at Mount Dennis Station and operates all the way to Kennedy Station in the east end.
On Sunday, February 8, rides will be free on Line 5 LRT service only. Customers travelling on and connecting to other routes will need to pay their fare and be prepared to show Proof-of-Payment.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not be hosting a launch event on February 8 but look forward to formally celebrating the opening of Line 5 in the coming months.
Line 5 will provide customers with convenient and reliable rapid transit service and a convenient new way to move across Eglinton Avenue. Visit our Line 5 routes and schedules page for the latest service and schedule information.
With the phased opening of Line 5 Eglinton, we want to hear about your experience on Toronto’s new LRT line. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve service on Line 5 and across the TTC network.
By sharing your insights, you help us understand what’s working well and where the TTC and Metrolinx can enhance your overall experience. Whether you travelled on the LRT, transferred to or from a connecting bus route, or moved through one of the new stations, your perspective matters.
This short 3 to 4 minute survey will help us identify what’s going well and where improvements are needed as Line 5 continues its phased opening. We are committed to being open and transparent about what we learn and will share updates on the actions we take so you can see how your feedback contributes to a better transit experience.
Tell us what you think and help shape the future of Line 5.
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Hours of operation
| Line 5 Eglinton Light Rail Transit |
Line 5 Shuttle Bus |
334 Eglinton Blue Night Network |
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| Monday to Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Monday to Saturday 10 p.m. - 1:20 a.m. |
Monday to Saturday 1:20 a.m. - 5:30 a.m. |
| Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Sunday 10 p.m. - 1:20 a.m. |
Sunday 1:20 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
| Holiday Service 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Holiday Service 10 p.m. - 1:20 a.m. |
Holiday Service 1:20 a.m. - 5:30 a.m. |
Line 5 Eglinton Light Rail Transit (LRT) service has launched under phased “soft opening” conditions and will operate until 11 p.m. nightly:
- Monday to Saturday – 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sundays – 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Holidays – 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Line 5 Eglinton Shuttle Bus service will operate nightly from 10 p.m. to 1:20 a.m. replacing Line 5 LRT service.
Line 5 Shuttle Bus service will pick up and drop off customers inside of Kennedy, Eglinton, Cedarvale and Mount Dennis bus terminals as they would under normal shuttle bus operations.
At all other stations, the Line 5 Shuttle Bus service will serve on-street stops located near Line 5 LRT stations along the Eglinton Avenue corridor.
34 Eglinton buses will also operate weekdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. every 20 minutes.
Customers will see a bus on Eglinton Avenue approximately every 6-7 minutes serving Line 5 stations only (Line 5 shuttle buses and 34 Eglinton buses) and every 20 minutes serving all local stops on the 34 Eglinton.
334 Eglinton – Overnight service
For overnight service on the Blue Night Network, 334 Eglinton buses will operate along Eglinton Avenue will operate until the start of LRT service.
Line 5 Eglinton service offers convenient connections to…
- 68 bus routes
- Line 1 Yonge-University (Line 1) at Cedarvale and Eglinton stations
- Line 2 Bloor-Danforth (Line 2) at Kennedy Station
- GO Transit (Kitchener Line) and UP Express at Mount Dennis Station
- GO Transit (Stouffville Line) at Kennedy Station
Onboard fare payment is not available
- Tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card or your mobile wallet before boarding the vehicle. At a surface station, customers can tap their PRESTO card or Ticket, debit or credit card, or mobile wallet on a PRESTO reader on the platform for Proof-of-Payment and the two-hour transfer. If paying cash, customers can deposit coins into the Single Ride Vending Machine on the platform and take a paper transfer as Proof-of-Payment.
- At an underground station, customers pay the same way they do at a subway station: tap their PRESTO card or Ticket, debit or credit card or mobile wallet on the reader on a fare gate. If paying cash, deposit payment into the fare box and take a paper transfer as Proof-of-Payment.
- Customers boarding a Line 5 Shuttle Bus must pay when they board (same as they would on any bus or streetcar) either by tapping their physical or virtual card or depositing cash in the fare box.
Find out more on ways to pay on Line 5.
Vehicles are modern and accessible
- The fully accessible Line 5 will improve the quality and reliability of TTC service along this busy corridor, supporting the growth of surrounding neighbourhoods and communities.
- Vehicles feature level boarding platforms, priority seating and clear audio-visual announcements.
Service changes to bus routes connecting to Line 5 Eglinton
In preparation for the opening of Line 5 Eglinton, service changes will be implemented on select routes as part of the approved Line 5 Surface Network Plan. Full details on new and existing routes related to the opening of Line 5 can be found at www.ttc.ca/line5bus.
As of February 8, 2026, service changes will be implemented on the following routes to better connect customers to Line 5 stations:
- 32 Eglinton West
- 35 Jane
- 47 Lansdowne
- 51 Leslie
- 54 Lawrence East
- 56 Leaside
- 71 Runnymede
- 72 Pape
- 89 Weston
- 91 Woodbine
- 100 Flemingdon Park
- 162 Lawrence-Donway
- 191 Underhill
- 954 Lawrence East Express
- 989 Weston Express
New bus routes connecting to Line 5 Eglinton and other stations
With the opening of Line 5 Eglinton, the following new routes have begun operating:
- 18 Caledonia
- 27 Jane South
- 34 Eglinton
- 151 Leslie North
- 158 Trethewey
- 334 Eglinton
For full details on the Line 5 Surface Network Plan changes click here.
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Why is Line 5 only opening with partial service?
The TTC will begin an introductory service period on Line 5 Eglinton with light rail vehicles operating until 11 p.m. until further notice.
The final step is to implement full, regularly scheduled service over the next three to six months.
Line 5 Eglinton has passed all essential safety requirements. The soft, phased opening of the line provides additional time for fine-tuning of scheduled based on real-world operating conditions and an extended overnight maintenance and operator training window during the initial opening period on Line 5 Eglinton. This will also allow staff to become more familiar with the line and monitor it for any issues while in service.
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Why is LRT service being replaced with shuttle buses in the late evenings?
Line 5 LRT service is ending nightly at 11 p.m. to allow for an extended overnight maintenance window and operator training.
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How frequently will LRT service on Line 5 operate?
During peak periods Monday to Friday (7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.), light rail vehicles will operate approximately every 4 minutes.
During off-peak periods Monday to Friday, light rail vehicles will operate every 6 to 10 minutes.
During Saturdays and Sundays, light rail vehicles will operate approximately every 7 to 8 minutes.
During holidays, trains will operate every 7 to 13 minutes.
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How often will Line 5 Shuttle Bus service operate?
Line 5 Shuttle Bus service will operate every 10 minutes.
Line 5 Shuttle Bus service will pick up and drop off customers inside of Kennedy, Eglinton, Cedarvale and Mount Dennis Station bus terminals as they would under normal shuttle bus operations. At all other stations, buses will only serve on-street stops near Line 5 stations.
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Will the 34 Eglinton bus continue to operate?
Yes, 34 Eglinton buses will continue to operate daily with service every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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How long will it take from one end of Line 5 to the other? What is the end-to-end trip time?
A Line 5 Eglinton LRT trip between Mount Dennis and Kennedy stations will take approximately 52 to 54 minutes.
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Will you be giving away and/or selling Line 5 commemorative coins and/or maps? How can I get one?
We know many customers enjoy collecting TTC memorabilia, and we appreciate the enthusiasm for Line 5. We look forward to celebrating the opening of Line 5 in the coming months.