GO Transit [York Region]
Site: Markham GO Station
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT2219 | Last Modified: 13 Dec 2018 | Last Full Update: 30 May 2018 |
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| Alternate Name | Government of Ontario Transit |
| Office Phone | 416-869-3200 |
| Toll Free Phone | Information 1-888-438-6646 (1-888-GET-ON-GO) * PRESTO 1-877-378-6123 (1-8-PRESTO-123) |
| After Hours Phone | Transit Safety Dispatch 1-877-297-0642 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-387-3652 |
| Fax | 416-869-1662 |
| Website | www.gotransit.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GOtransitOfficial Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/metrolinx Instagram: www.instagram.com/gotransitofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/GOTransit YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/GOTransitTV |
| Primary Executive | J. Robert S. Prichard, Chair of Board of Directors, GO Transit, a division of Metrolinx |
| Alternate Executive | Phil Verster, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees |
| Description (Service) | train and bus transit service * ticket sales * Markham service locations: Markham GO Station (train and bus station) 214 Main St N, Markham, ON, L3P 1Y5 – Main St N and Hwy 7 Ticket sales: Mon-Fri 5:45 am-8:35 am Facilities and services: public washroom * ticket vending machine * waiting room * wheelchair accessible bus and train service * connecting transit available * parking spaces – 159 in east lot, 85 in main lot, 169 at Beech St Centennial GO Station (train station) 320 Bullock Dr, Markham, ON, L3P 7S6 - McCowan Rd and Hwy 7 Tickets sales: sold by ticket vending machine only Facilities and services: ticket vending machine * wheelchair accessible bus and train service * connecting transit available * 451 parking spaces * 2 electric vehicle (EV) parking spaces and charging units; Mount Joy GO Station (train and bus station) 1801 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON, L6E 1X2 – Markham Rd and Bur Oak Ave Ticket sales: Mon-Fri 5:45 am-8:35 am Facilities and services: public washroom * ticket vending machine * waiting room * wheelchair accessible bus and train service * connecting transit available * parking spaces – 354 in east lot, 979 in main lot; Unionville GO Station (train and bus station) 155 YMCA Blvd, Markham, ON, L6G 0A1 – Kennedy Rd and Hwy 407 Ticket sales: Mon-Fri 5:35 am-3:50 pm Facilities and services: public washroom * ticket vending machine * waiting room * wheelchair accessible bus and train service * connecting transit available * parking spaces – 985 in main lot, 635 in east lot; Bus Stop Thornhill, Yonge St and Langstaff Rd Yonge St and Langstaff Rd, Markham, ON, L3T 6R2 – Yonge St and Hwy 407 Ticket sales: single-ride tickets and day passes may be purchased from driver Facilities and services: connecting transit available |
| Hours | Station Ticket Counter Mon-Fri 5:45 am-9:40 am * Recorded Information Mon-Sun 24 hours * Head Office Reception Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| Boundaries | Greater Toronto Area |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Buy your tickets or passes at a GO Train station, a ticket vending machine, or at the Newmarket, Yorkdale, York Mills, or Union Station GO Bus Terminal and pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, debit card, cash (Canadian or U.S.) or traveller’s cheques * Get PRESTO card and load it online to pay for trips and tickets * report harassment, vandalism, medical emergencies, disputes, suspicious packages, safety issues 24 hrs to Transit Safety Dispatch 1-877-297-0642 |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - ask Station Attendant at station |
| Fees | Service ; Tickets and passes available at GO Train Stations, GO Bus Terminals, GO Transit ticket agencies, GO bus drivers, and automated ticket vending machines at GO Train Stations * check website for addresses of stations/centres that sell tickets * based on the distance travelling and passenger category (adult, student, older adult or child) * frequent rider discounts through PRESTO program, tickets, passes * PRESTO is an electronic, reloadable fare card * tickets are day pass, single ride, tickets for individuals or groups Each GO ticket or pass is valid between two specified points, called fare zones |
| Located In Community | Markham |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St N and Hwy 7 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Attn: Customer Relations, GO Transit, A Division of Metrolinx 20 Bay St, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Some destination stations are fully accessible check website for information * Passenger with disabilities needing a companion and/or a specially trained dog for assistance may bring either or both free * On GO Trains, Priority Seating is located on the lower level of the accessible railcar – the fifth railcar from the locomotive end of the train * On GO Buses, Priority Seating is located in the first few rows near the bus driver on highway buses and near the stairs on double-decker buses * passenger with a disability can travel with an attendant together on one fare |
| Service Categories | Public Transit Authorities |
| Print Material | Schedules available at various stations and on-line (click on Schedules & Maps) |