Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation

Showing times and prices for 05 May

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 21 m

Trains per day

47

Distance

134 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 47 trains that leave Skövde Centralstation for Gothenburg Centralstation every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • VR2011 VR Snabbtåg
    19:051h23
    Skövde Centralstation
    20:28Gothenburg Centralstation
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2027 VR Snabbtåg
    12:001h28
    Skövde Centralstation
    13:28Gothenburg Centralstation
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2047 VR Snabbtåg
    21:581h30
    Skövde Centralstation
    23:28Gothenburg Centralstation
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2035 VR Snabbtåg
    16:041h24
    Skövde Centralstation
    17:28Gothenburg Centralstation
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • VR2021 VR Snabbtåg
    9:031h25
    Skövde Centralstation
    10:28Gothenburg Centralstation
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £8.

Distance: 134 km

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£9

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Cheapest

£25

Average Price

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

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Additional time*

2h 31m

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Live departures

Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train times

The table below shows live departures for Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
vrgroup2011 VR Snabbtåg19:05 Skövde Centralstation
1h23
20:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj443 X 200019:13 Skövde Centralstation
1h29
20:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3481 Västtrafik19:49 Skövde Centralstation
1h34
21:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2003 VR Snabbtåg20:00 Skövde Centralstation
1h28
21:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj445 X 200020:17 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
21:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj183 SJ20:45 Skövde Centralstation
1h38
22:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj447 X 200021:22 Skövde Centralstation
1h20
22:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3489 Västtrafik21:53 Skövde Centralstation
1h44
23:37 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2047 VR Snabbtåg21:58 Skövde Centralstation
1h30
23:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj449 X 200022:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
23:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3493 Västtrafik23:00 Skövde Centralstation
1h37
0:37 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj451 X 200023:20 Skövde Centralstation
1h22
0:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
Tuesday 5 May
vasttrafik7201 Västtrafik · 3421 Västtrafik4:41 Skövde Centralstation
1h42
6:23 Gothenburg Centralstation1 change
vasttrafik3423 Västtrafik5:17 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
6:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3425 Västtrafik5:47 Skövde Centralstation
1h36
7:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3427 Västtrafik6:15 Skövde Centralstation
1h27
7:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj155 SJ6:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
8:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj419 SJ 30007:19 Skövde Centralstation
1h23
8:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj157 SJ7:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
9:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2019 VR Snabbtåg8:03 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
9:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj421 X 20008:13 Skövde Centralstation
1h29
9:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj159 SJ8:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
10:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2021 VR Snabbtåg9:03 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
10:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj423 X 20009:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
10:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3441 Västtrafik9:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
11:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj425 X 200010:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
11:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj163 SJ10:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
12:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj427 X 200011:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
12:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj165 SJ11:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
13:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2027 VR Snabbtåg12:00 Skövde Centralstation
1h28
13:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj429 X 200012:17 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
13:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj167 SJ12:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
14:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj431 X 200013:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
14:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj169 SJ13:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
15:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2031 VR Snabbtåg14:03 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
15:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj433 X 200014:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
15:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3461 Västtrafik14:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
16:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj435 X 200015:17 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
16:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vasttrafik3465 Västtrafik15:50 Skövde Centralstation
1h33
17:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2035 VR Snabbtåg16:04 Skövde Centralstation
1h24
17:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj437 X 200016:17 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
17:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj175 SJ16:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
18:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj439 X 200017:21 Skövde Centralstation
1h21
18:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj177 SJ17:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
19:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
vrgroup2009 VR Snabbtåg18:00 Skövde Centralstation
1h28
19:28 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj441 X 200018:17 Skövde Centralstation
1h25
19:42 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect
sj179 SJ18:48 Skövde Centralstation
1h35
20:23 Gothenburg Centralstation0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains with Omio?

SJ as well as Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) and more offer trains services from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
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Why book with Omio vs SJ?

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation

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Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 23m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
134 km
Average train duration
1h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
42
Direct trains
36
Fastest train
1h 23m
First train
0:40
Last train
21:47
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
£7
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Västtrafik

About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£8
Västtrafik frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

VR

About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
£7
VR frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£32
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The train journey from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation covers a distance of 134 km and takes approximately 1h 23m. Trains run 42 per day.
The train distance from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is 134 km.
The first train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation leaves at 0:40.
The last train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation departs at 21:47.
Trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run approximately 42 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
Yes, there is a direct train between Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation. The service operates 36 times per day, provided by SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ).
To get from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.
The cheapest way to get from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Skövde Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of Västra Götaland, featuring lush forests and charming Swedish countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Skövde Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation is feasible. The journey takes 1h 23m, covering a distance of 134 km. There are 39 trains per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Skövde Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation.

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Important Stations and Airports in Skövde Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation

Skövde
Gothenburg
The major train station for departures in Skövde is Skövde Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Skövde Centralstation for your trip from Skövde to Gothenburg.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
3
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available near the station.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurang Sällskapet
  • Restaurang Glädje
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Scandic Billingen
  • Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren
  • Quality Hotel Prisma
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transport options for Skövde Centralstation
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Regional and long-distance trains

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