Related railways

• Canadian National Railway
• Grand Trunk Railway
• VIA Rail

The original Grand Trunk station (later CN), built in 1856, was noticeably different from the other GTR stations built during the same period. It was constructed of wood and had eight dormers along the top. In 1911 it was replaced with a brick and stone Romanesque structure. Originally it contained a small, but elegant, restaurant and bar. It has been owned by VIA Rail since 1978. In 1993 the station was fully restored and received federal designation as a Heritage Railway Station. It remains in use as a passenger terminal.

In 2010, VIA Rail approached the town with plans for a new station. They were not well received and VIA eventually agreed to build the new structure adjacent to the older building. It included a central platform and overhead walkway. Cobourg is said to be the 14th busiest station in VIA's network.