2 class
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
55 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
55 m
Trains on 08 Sept
32
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 32 trains from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station, including 32 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
188 SJ
186 SJ
172 SJ
182 SJ
174 SJ
182 SJ
170 SJ
180 SJ
178 SJ
172 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 91 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Stockholm Central Station take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£7 vs £17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågkompaniet, Vy Travel AB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station trains for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
180 SJ | 17:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 18:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
47 SJ | 18:06 Västerås Central Station | 0h59 | 19:05 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
132 SJ | 18:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 19:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
182 SJ | 18:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 19:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
184 SJ | 19:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 20:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
186 SJ | 20:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 21:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
188 SJ | 21:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 22:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
106 SJ | 5:14 Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 6:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
106 SJ | 5:16 Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 6:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
156 SJ | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 6:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
108 SJ | 6:14 Västerås Central Station | 1h00 | 7:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
100 SJ | 6:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h02 | 7:38 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
158 SJ | 6:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 7:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
110 SJ | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 1h05 | 8:22 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
102 SJ | 7:35 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 8:38 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
160 SJ | 7:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 8:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
112 SJ | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 9:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
162 SJ | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 9:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
114 SJ | 9:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 10:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
164 SJ | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 10:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
41 SJ | 9:52 Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 10:50 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
166 SJ | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 11:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
168 SJ | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 12:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
170 SJ | 12:49 Västerås Central Station | 0h55 | 13:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
172 SJ | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 14:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
174 SJ | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 15:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
126 SJ | 15:16 Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 16:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
176 SJ | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 16:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
128 SJ | 16:11 Västerås Central Station | 1h03 | 17:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
178 SJ | 16:48 Västerås Central Station | 0h56 | 17:44 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
130 SJ | 17:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h57 | 18:14 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
130 SJ | 17:17 Västerås Central Station | 0h58 | 18:15 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:16, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 54m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 3:16 |
Last train 20:48 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station 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 Stockholm Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Västerås Central Station to Stockholm Central Station trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Västerås Central Station and Stockholm Central Station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.