4 Minutes to Long Branch GO — How The South Banks Towns Connects You to Downtown Toronto

Living at The South Banks Towns means a 4-minute drive to Long Branch GO, 20 minutes to Union Station, and easy access to the QEW, Gardiner, and future Hurontario LRT.

By Karan Dhulla · 2026-02-17 · Transit · 5 min read

Your Commute, Simplified

One of the biggest advantages of living at The South Banks Towns at Lakeview Village is its exceptional transit connectivity. While you're nestled in a waterfront community with parks and trails, you're also just minutes from major transit hubs that connect you to the entire GTA.

Long Branch GO Station — 4 Minutes Away

The Long Branch GO station on the Lakeshore West line is just a 4-minute drive (or a short bike ride) from The South Banks Towns. This station offers:

  • GO Train service to Union Station in approximately 20 minutes
  • All-day, two-way service with trains running every 15–30 minutes during peak hours
  • Direct connections to the UP Express for Pearson Airport access
  • TTC streetcar connections via the 501 Queen route

    • Real Commute Times from The South Banks Towns

    Highway Access

    The South Banks Towns residents benefit from quick access to major highways:

  • QEW/Gardiner Expressway — 5 minutes to the on-ramp
  • Highway 427 — 10 minutes north
  • Highway 403 — 15 minutes via QEW

    • This makes The South Banks Towns ideal for professionals who commute to Downtown Toronto, Etobicoke, or Oakville.

    Future Transit Improvements

    The transit picture only gets better. Planned improvements include:

  • Hurontario LRT — connecting Mississauga's waterfront to Brampton via a 23-stop light rail line
  • Lakeshore East-West BRT — enhanced bus rapid transit along the waterfront corridor
  • Waterfront Trail cycling infrastructure — dedicated cycling lanes connecting to the broader regional network
  • Potential Long Branch GO station upgrades — increased frequency and electrification under Metrolinx plans

    • MiWay Local Transit

    Mississauga Transit (MiWay) provides local bus routes connecting Lakeview Village to:

  • Route 23 — Lakeshore running along Lakeshore Road
  • Route 5 — Dixie connecting north to Mississauga's central corridor
  • Route 14 — Lornewood serving the local Lakeview neighbourhood

    • Cycling & Walking

    For those who prefer active commuting, The South Banks Towns is connected to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail — a 3,600 km trail network along Lake Ontario. The dedicated cycling infrastructure means you can:

  • Bike to Long Branch GO in approximately 10 minutes
  • Access Marie Curtis Park and the waterfront trail network directly
  • Connect to Toronto's Martin Goodman Trail for lakefront cycling to downtown

    • Why Location Matters for Value

    Properties with strong transit connectivity consistently outperform the market. According to Metrolinx research, homes within 1 km of a GO station see 10–25% higher appreciation over time compared to similar properties farther from transit.

    At The South Banks Towns, you get this transit premium at pre-construction pricing from the high $700s — before the neighbourhood fully matures and amenities are delivered.

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