The cheapest and fastest trains from Uppsala to Västerås
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uppsala to Västerås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Västerås will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 6 trains that leave Uppsala for Västerås every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.
2171 Mälartåg21:181h10Uppsala Central Station22:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way0 changes
8535 Mälartåg · 2139 Mälartåg12:501h38Uppsala Central Station14:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
8507 Mälartåg · 2111 Mälartåg5:481h40Uppsala Central Station7:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
8559 Mälartåg · 2163 Mälartåg18:391h49Uppsala Central Station20:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
8515 Mälartåg · 68515 Mälartåg7:391h41Uppsala Central Station9:20Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
2171 Mälartåg21:181h10Uppsala Central Station22:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way0 changes
8535 Mälartåg · 2139 Mälartåg12:501h38Uppsala Central Station14:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
8507 Mälartåg · 2111 Mälartåg5:481h40Uppsala Central Station7:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
8515 Mälartåg · 68515 Mälartåg7:391h41Uppsala Central Station9:20Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
8559 Mälartåg · 2163 Mälartåg18:391h49Uppsala Central Station20:28Västerås Central Station£131One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Uppsala to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 67 km
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1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Uppsala to Västerås train times
The table below shows live departures for Uppsala to Västerås trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2163 Mälartåg | 19:17 Uppsala Central Station | 1h13 | 20:30 Västerås Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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8507 Mälartåg · 2111 Mälartåg | 5:48 Uppsala Central Station | 1h40 | 7:28 Västerås Central Station | 1 change | |
8515 Mälartåg · 68515 Mälartåg | 7:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h41 | 9:20 Västerås Central Station | 1 change | |
8519 Mälartåg · 2123 Mälartåg | 8:39 Uppsala Central Station | 1h49 | 10:28 Västerås Central Station | 1 change | |
8535 Mälartåg · 2139 Mälartåg | 12:50 Uppsala Central Station | 1h38 | 14:28 Västerås Central Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Uppsala to Västerås
Trains from Uppsala to Västerås run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Malartag, SJ from Uppsala to Västerås trainsMalartag, SJ trains will get you between Uppsala and Västerås from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Uppsala to Västerås train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Uppsala to Västerås 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 Västerås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Uppsala and Västerås
Most Uppsala to Västerås trains use the Uppsala, Centralstation to Västerås Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Västerås, flygplats. Use this guide to compare Uppsala and Västerås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Uppsala station do trains to Västerås leave from?
Getting to Uppsala, Centralstation from Uppsala city centre
Uppsala, Centralstation train station facilities and services
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
Uppsala, Vaksala Torg train station facilities and services
Uppsala, Vaksala Torg has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Vaksala Torg: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Gottsunda Simhall from Uppsala city centre
Which Västerås station do trains from Uppsala arrive at?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation train station facilities and services
Västerås Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
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