The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Gävle
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Gävle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Gävle will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave Västerås for Gävle every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.
16:492h33Västerås19:22Gävle£111One-way0 changes
13:482h34Västerås16:22Gävle£111One-way0 changes
16:482h34Västerås19:22Gävle£121One-way0 changes
16:492h33Västerås19:22Gävle£111One-way0 changes
13:482h34Västerås16:22Gävle£111One-way0 changes
16:482h34Västerås19:22Gävle£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Västerås to Gävle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Gävle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 122 km
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£12 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Västerås to Gävle train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Gävle trains for today, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:48 Västerås | 2h34 | 18:22 Gävle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Västerås to Gävle by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Västerås to Gävle trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs SJ?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SJ, but also compare tickets for the likes of Malartag, TagiBergslagen, Swedish Railways (SJ) or Tåg i Bergslagen to find the best option for your trip from Västerås to Gävle.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SJ with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Västerås to Gävle.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Gävle
Trains from Västerås to Gävle run on average 136 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 136 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: SJ, Malartag, TagiBergslagen, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tåg i Bergslagen, Mälartåg from Västerås to Gävle trainsSJ, Malartag, TagiBergslagen, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tåg i Bergslagen, Mälartåg trains will get you between Västerås and Gävle from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Malartag
TagiBergslagen
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Tåg i Bergslagen
Mälartåg
FAQs: Västerås to Gävle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Gävle 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 Gävle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Gävle
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
- Frank Bistro
- Restaurang Varda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- 5 SEK
- Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
- Best Western Hotel Esplanade
- Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
- Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Mälarbanan railway
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralplan.
- Restaurang Matildas
- Brända Bocken
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Hotel Winn
- Elite Grand Hotel Gävle
- Scandic CH
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
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