The West Coast Express (reporting mark WCE) is a commuter railway serving the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada. It is owned and operated by the region’s transit authority, TransLink. Opened in 1995, it provides a link between Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District and is the only commuter railway in Western Canada. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 885,000, or about 4,800 per weekday as of the first quarter of 2023.
Who operates the West Coast Express?
- TransLink
How many West Coast Express stations are there in Vancouver?
- Stations: 8
What are the routes served by West Coast Express?
- Waterfront to Mission City
- Mission City to Waterfront
West Coast Express time schedule
Westbound Morning Schedule
| STATION | TRAIN NUMBER | DEPARTURE TIMES |
Mission City |
Train W1 | 5:25 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 5:55 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 6:25 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 6:55 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 7:25 a.m. | |
Port Haney |
Train W1 | 5:44 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 6:14 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 6:44 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 7:14 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 7:44 a.m. | |
Maple Meadows |
Train W1 | 5:50 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 6:20 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 6:50 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 7:20 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 7:50 a.m. | |
Pitt Meadows |
Train W1 | 5:54 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 6:24 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 6:54 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 7:24 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 7:54 a.m. | |
Port Coquitlam |
Train W1 | 6:04 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 6:34 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 7:04 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 7:34 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 8:04 a.m. | |
Coquitlam Central |
Train W1 | 6:10 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 6:40 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 7:10 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 7:40 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 8:10 a.m. | |
Moody Centre |
Train W1 | 6:15 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 6:45 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 7:15 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Train W5 | 8:15 a.m. | |
Waterfront (Terminus Station) |
Train W1 | 6:40 a.m. |
| Train W2 | 7:10 a.m. | |
| Train W3 | 7:40 a.m. | |
| Train W4 | 8:10 a.m. (arrival only) | |
| Train W5 | 8:40 a.m. (arrival only) |
Eastbound Evening Schedule
| STATION | TRAIN NUMBER | DEPARTURE TIMES |
Waterfront |
Train E1 | 3:50 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 4:20 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 4:50 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 6:20 p.m. | |
Moody Centre |
Train E1 | 4:14 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 4:44 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 5:14 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 5:54 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 6:44 p.m. | |
Coquitlam Central |
Train E1 | 4:19 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 4:49 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 5:19 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 5:59 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 6:49 p.m. | |
Port Coquitlam |
Train E1 | 4:24 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 4:54 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 5:24 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 6:04 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 6:54 p.m. | |
Pitt Meadows |
Train E1 | 4:34 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 5:04 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 5:34 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 6:14 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 7:04 p.m. | |
Maple Meadows |
Train E1 | 4:38 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 5:08 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 5:38 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 6:18 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 7:08 p.m. | |
Port Haney |
Train E1 | 4:44 p.m. |
| Train E2 | 5:14 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 5:44 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 6:24 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 7:14 p.m. | |
Mission City (Terminus Station) |
Train E1 | 5:05 p.m. (arrival only) |
| Train E2 | 5:35 p.m. | |
| Train E3 | 6:05 p.m. | |
| Train E4 | 6:45 p.m. | |
| Train E5 | 7:35 p.m. (arrival only) |
What are the Special Trains and Holiday Schedule at West Coast Express?
| HOLIDAY | DATE | SERVICE IMPACT |
| New Year’s Day | Sunday, January 1, 2023 | No Service |
| New Year’s Day (in lieu) | Monday, January 2, 2023 | No Service |
| Family Day | Monday, February 20, 2023 | No Service |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7, 2023 | No Service |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 10, 2023 | WCE will be running reduced service on Easter Monday (April 10). |
| Both westbound and eastbound (Trains 1, 3 and 5 will operate) | ||
| Leave Mission City Station at 5:25 a.m., 6:25 a.m., and 7:25 a.m. | ||
| Leave Waterfront Station at 3:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m., and 6:20 p.m. | ||
| Vancouver Sun Run | Sunday, April 16, 2023 | The westbound train will depart from Mission City Station at 7:00 a.m. |
| The eastbound train will depart from Waterfront Station at 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 22, 2023 | No Service |
| Canada Day | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | No Service |
| Canada Day (in lieu) | Monday, July 3, 2023 | No Service |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 7, 2023 | No Service |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 4, 2023 | No Service |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Saturday, September 30, 2023 | No Service |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (in lieu) | Monday, October 2, 2023 | No Service |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 9, 2023 | No Service |
| Remembrance Day | Saturday, November 11, 2023 | No Service |
| Remembrance Day (in lieu) | Monday, November 13, 2023 | No Service |
| Christmas Eve | Sunday, December 24, 2023 | No Service |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2023 | No Service |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | No Service |
| New Year’s Eve | Sunday, December 31, 2023 | No Service |
| New Year’s Day (in lieu) | Monday, January 1, 2024 | No Service |
West Coast Express Route Map
What is the Fares and Prices at West Coast Express?
| COMPASS FARE TYPE | TO OR FROM WATERFRONT | TO OR FROM OTHER STATIONS | |||
| 3 ZONES: MOODY CENTRE, COQUITLAM CENTRAL, PORT COQUITLAM | 4 ZONES: PITT MEADOWS, MAPLE MEADOWS, PORT HANEY | 5 ZONES: MISSION CITY | 1-2 ZONES: TRAVEL WITHIN A SINGLE ZONE OR BETWEEN ADJACENT ZONES | 3 ZONES: 3 ZONE TRAVEL ACROSS WCE (E.G., MISSION CITY TO MOODY CENTRE) | |
| COMPASS TICKETS / TAP TO PAY (Cash) † | |||||
| Adult One-Way † | $8.05 | $9.85 | $13.40 | $6.20 | $8.05 |
| Concession One Way | $4.75 | $6.15 | $8.30 | $3.75 | $4.75 |
| Adult Return Ticket * | $15.55 | $19.00 | $25.40 | $11.75 | $15.55 |
| Concession Return Ticket * | $9.60 | $12.00 | $16.30 | $7.45 | $9.60 |
| STORED VALUE (Compass Card) | |||||
| Adult One-Way | $6.80 | $8.35 | $11.25 | $5.20 | $6.80 |
| Concession One-Way | $4.15 | $5.10 | $6.90 | $3.10 | $4.15 |
| RETURN PASS (Compass Card)* | |||||
| Adult | $14.70 | $18.20 | $24.35 | $11.50 | $14.70 |
| Concession | $9.10 | $11.50 | $15.55 | $7.20 | $9.10 |
| MONTHLY PASS (Compass Card)* | |||||
| Adult | $222.70 | $268.70 | $366.95 | $169.95 | $222.70 |
| Concession | $137.55 | $169.40 | $236.90 | $103.90 | $137.55 |
Who is eligible for concession fare?
- HandyCard holders
- seniors 65 and older
- youth 13 to 18 years
- children 5 to 12 years
How to contact for West Coast Express Customer Service?
West Coast Express Customer Service has merged with the TransLink Customer Service Centre
Address: Waterfront Station, #54 – 601 W. Cordova Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1G1
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays.
Mailing Address: Suite 295 – 601 West Cordova, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
Website: https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/west-coast-express
How to contact for Compass Customer Service?
Phone: 604.398.2042, Toll Free: 1.888.207.4055
Hours: Monday to Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Compass Card Fares, Monthly Pass Price, Concession fares, eligibility, AddFare Prices, How to estimate fare? Fare zone map
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