Commuting From Markham, Ontario — GO Train, Highway 407, and Transit Guide for Home Buyers

GO Train Access From Markham — The Four Stations

Markham is served by four GO Train stations on the Stouffville Line, which runs from downtown Toronto's Union Station northward through Scarborough, Milliken, and into York Region.

Unionville GO Station

Unionville GO Station serves the Unionville, Cachet, Berczy Village, and Angus Glen communities in western Markham. Peak weekday service provides departures approximately every 15 to 30 minutes during rush hour. Travel time to Union Station is approximately 45 to 55 minutes by GO Train. The Unionville GO catchment commands a notable premium in surrounding real estate — walkable proximity to a GO Station is a durable value driver in Markham.

Markham Village GO Station

Markham Village GO Station on Main Street North serves the Markham Village, Raymerville, and Bullock communities in central-south Markham. Service runs on the Stouffville Line with comparable frequency and travel times to Unionville GO.

Mount Joy GO Station

Mount Joy GO Station at approximately 1801 Bur Oak Avenue is the newest and most strategically positioned GO Station in Markham. Its central location makes it highly accessible from Greensborough, Wismer Commons, Cornell, and Box Grove — communities where buyers frequently cite Mount Joy GO walkability as a primary decision factor. Mount Joy GO's modern parking facilities accommodate commuters who drive to the station from across east Markham.

Centennial GO Station

Centennial GO Station serves the Milliken Mills and Buttonville communities in western Markham, connecting into the Stouffville Line with access to Union Station.

Highway 407 ETR — Markham's Fastest Road Commute

Highway 407 is a fully electronic all-seasons tolled expressway that runs east-west across the southern boundary of Markham, connecting to Highway 404/Don Valley Parkway to the west and Highway 115 to the east. For Markham commuters heading to employment nodes in Scarborough, North York, Don Mills, or downtown Toronto, the 407 is the fastest available road connection — with virtually no congestion during non-peak periods.

Annual 407 ETR costs for a daily Markham commuter heading west typically range from $200 to $500 per month depending on distance and frequency of use — a cost that most professional Markham commuters consider a reasonable exchange for the time savings.

YRT and VIVA Rapid Transit in Markham

York Region Transit operates an extensive bus network across Markham. VIVA rapid transit — York Region's bus rapid transit system using dedicated lanes along Highway 7 — connects Markham's Highway 7 corridor to Richmond Hill and the broader York Region transit network with higher frequency and faster travel times than conventional bus routes.

The Cornell Bus Terminal, located adjacent to Markham Stouffville Hospital on the Donald Cousens Parkway, is one of Markham's primary transit hubs for the eastern communities. It connects Cornell, Box Grove, and Greensborough residents to the broader YRT network and provides connections to the Stouffville GO Line.

How Transit Access Affects Markham Real Estate Values

Properties within walking distance of GO Train stations — typically defined as 800 metres or less — command premiums over otherwise comparable properties that require driving to the station. The Mount Joy GO Station's accessibility from Greensborough and Wismer Commons is a material value driver in those communities. Unionville GO's walkability premium is reflected in the pricing of homes along its immediate catchment streets.

The Yonge North Subway Extension, currently in planning, will extend Toronto subway service northward. When complete, its proximity to Markham's western boundary will add another layer of transit value to communities positioned near the extension's terminus.

Planning Your Markham Commute Before You Buy

Michael John Lau, REALTOR® at Kaizen Real Estate in Markham, Ontario, helps buyers evaluate specific Markham addresses for transit access, commute time to their workplace, and the long-term value implications of transit proximity. Before you buy in Markham, understand your commute — and buy accordingly. The wrong location relative to your daily travel pattern can cost you thousands of hours and dollars over years of homeownership.