Västerås to Gävle train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Gävle

Showing times and prices for 10 Nov

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

2 h 8 m

Average duration

2 h 12 m

Trains per day

94

Distance

122 km

Cheap tickets

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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

To travel from Västerås to Gävle you need to make at least one change.

SJ178 SJ+UL774 UL+Malartag8452 Mälartåg
16:482h34
Västerås Central Station
19:22Gävle Centralstation
£121One-way
2 changes
SJ174 SJ+UL774 UL+Malartag8444 Mälartåg
14:482h34
Västerås Central Station
17:22Gävle Centralstation
£121One-way
2 changes
VL21 VL · 569 VL+Malartag18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg
13:143h50
Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
17:04Gävle Fyrbovägen
£131One-way
5 changes
VL21 VL · 569 VL+Malartag18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg
12:394h25
Västerås, Åkesta
17:04Gävle Fyrbovägen
£131One-way
5 changes
SJ166 SJ · 10 SJ
10:482h57
Västerås Central Station
13:45Gävle Centralstation
£131One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 122 km

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Coach

£13

Average Price

£7

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Cheapest

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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SJ

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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 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 13:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
malartag17:00 Västerås
3h22
20:22 Gävle0 changesdirect
malartag17:08 Västerås
3h14
20:22 Gävle0 changesdirect
malartag21:29 Västerås
6h53
04:22 Gävle0 changesdirect
Monday 10 November
malartag2100 Mälartåg+tagibergslagen8118 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8100 Tåg i Bergslagen+xtrafik41 X-Trafik04:27 Västerås Central Station
2h24
06:51 Gävle3 changes
malartag2100 Mälartåg+tagibergslagen8118 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8100 Tåg i Bergslagen04:27 Västerås Central Station
2h11
06:38 Gävle Centralstation2 changes
malartag2100 Mälartåg+tagibergslagen8118 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8100 Tåg i Bergslagen+xtrafik1 X-Trafik04:27 Västerås Central Station
2h32
06:59 Gävle3 changes
malartag2100 Mälartåg+tagibergslagen8118 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8100 Tåg i Bergslagen+xtrafik41 X-Trafik04:27 Västerås Central Station
2h26
06:53 Gävle4 changes
vl_se21 VL+malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 300006:51 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h33
10:24 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
vl_se21 VL+malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 300006:51 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h33
10:24 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
vl_se21 VL+malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 300006:53 Västerås, Åkesta
3h31
10:24 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
vl_se21 VL+malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 300006:53 Västerås, Åkesta
3h31
10:24 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 300007:26 Västerås Central Station
2h17
09:43 Gävle Centralstation2 changes
malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik07:26 Västerås Central Station
2h38
10:04 Gävle3 changes
malartag2112 Mälartåg+sj41 SJ · 566 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik07:26 Västerås Central Station
2h41
10:07 Gävle3 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik08:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h16
12:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik08:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h16
12:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik08:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
4h11
12:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik08:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
4h11
12:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
sj114 SJ+ul_se804 UL+sj268 SJ+xtrafik2 X-Trafik08:18 Västerås Central Station
3h00
11:18 Gävle3 changes
sj114 SJ+ul_se804 UL+sj268 SJ08:18 Västerås Central Station
2h38
10:56 Gävle Centralstation2 changes
sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik08:48 Västerås Central Station
3h19
12:07 Gävle2 changes
sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik08:48 Västerås Central Station
3h16
12:04 Gävle2 changes
sj164 SJ · 570 SJ 300008:48 Västerås Central Station
2h55
11:43 Gävle Centralstation1 change
vl_se21 VL+sj166 SJ · 10 SJ+xtrafik41 X-Trafik09:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h16
13:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj166 SJ · 10 SJ+xtrafik25 X-Trafik09:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h16
13:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj166 SJ · 10 SJ+xtrafik25 X-Trafik09:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
4h11
13:25 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
malartag2120 Mälartåg+sj42 SJ+tagibergslagen8168 Tåg i Bergslagen09:26 Västerås Central Station
3h05
12:31 Gävle Centralstation2 changes
malartag2120 Mälartåg+sj42 SJ+tagibergslagen8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+xtrafik41 X-Trafik09:26 Västerås Central Station
3h25
12:51 Gävle3 changes
malartag2120 Mälartåg+sj42 SJ+tagibergslagen8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+xtrafik1 X-Trafik09:26 Västerås Central Station
3h23
12:49 Gävle3 changes
sj166 SJ · 10 SJ+xtrafik25 X-Trafik09:48 Västerås Central Station
3h16
13:04 Gävle2 changes
sj166 SJ · 10 SJ+xtrafik41 X-Trafik09:48 Västerås Central Station
3h23
13:11 Gävle2 changes
sj166 SJ · 10 SJ09:48 Västerås Central Station
2h57
12:45 Gävle Centralstation1 change
vl_se21 VL+sj168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000+xtrafik241 X-Trafik10:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h05
14:14 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000+xtrafik241 X-Trafik10:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
4h00
14:14 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
sj168 SJ · 574 SJ 300010:48 Västerås Central Station
2h55
13:43 Gävle Centralstation1 change
sj168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik · 99 X-Trafik10:48 Västerås Central Station
3h18
14:06 Gävle3 changes
sj168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik10:48 Västerås Central Station
3h21
14:09 Gävle2 changes
sj168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik10:48 Västerås Central Station
3h13
14:01 Gävle2 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj170 SJ · 576 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik11:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h05
15:14 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj170 SJ · 576 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik11:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
4h00
15:14 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL · 569 VL+malartag18532 Mälartåg · 8436 Mälartåg11:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h51
15:05 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
malartag2128 Mälartåg · 18532 Mälartåg · 8436 Mälartåg+xtrafik1 X-Trafik11:26 Västerås Central Station
3h13
14:39 Gävle3 changes
malartag2128 Mälartåg · 18532 Mälartåg · 8436 Mälartåg+xtrafik41 X-Trafik11:26 Västerås Central Station
3h15
14:41 Gävle3 changes
malartag2128 Mälartåg · 18532 Mälartåg · 8436 Mälartåg11:26 Västerås Central Station
2h56
14:22 Gävle Centralstation2 changes
vl_se21 VL · 569 VL+malartag18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg11:39 Västerås, Åkesta
4h25
16:04 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
sj170 SJ · 576 SJ 300011:48 Västerås Central Station
2h55
14:43 Gävle Centralstation1 change
sj170 SJ · 576 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik11:48 Västerås Central Station
3h13
15:01 Gävle2 changes
sj170 SJ · 576 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik11:48 Västerås Central Station
3h21
15:09 Gävle2 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik12:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h15
16:24 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik12:09 Västerås, Åkesta
4h05
16:14 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
vl_se21 VL · 569 VL+malartag18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg12:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h50
16:04 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik12:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
4h10
16:24 Gävle Fyrbovägen4 changes
malartag2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg12:26 Västerås Central Station
2h56
15:22 Gävle Centralstation2 changes
malartag2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg+xtrafik41 X-Trafik12:26 Västerås Central Station
3h15
15:41 Gävle3 changes
malartag2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg+xtrafik1 X-Trafik12:26 Västerås Central Station
3h13
15:39 Gävle3 changes
sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik · 99 X-Trafik12:48 Västerås Central Station
3h18
16:06 Gävle3 changes
sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000+xtrafik41 X-Trafik12:48 Västerås Central Station
3h13
16:01 Gävle2 changes
sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 300012:48 Västerås Central Station
2h55
15:43 Gävle Centralstation1 change
sj172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000+xtrafik1 X-Trafik12:48 Västerås Central Station
3h21
16:09 Gävle2 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj174 SJ+ul_se774 UL+malartag8444 Mälartåg13:14 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen)
3h50
17:04 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes
vl_se21 VL+sj174 SJ+ul_se774 UL+malartag8444 Mälartåg13:17 Västerås, Åkesta
3h47
17:04 Gävle Fyrbovägen5 changes

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Overview: Train from Västerås to Gävle

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Trains from Västerås to Gävle run on average 118 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 34m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
122 km
Average train duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
118
Fastest train
2h 34m
First train
00:10
Last train
23:40
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: SJ, Malartag, UL, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tåg i Bergslagen, Mälartåg from Västerås to Gävle trainsSJ, Malartag, UL, 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.

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
3h 32m
Cheapest Price
£18
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

Malartag

About
Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 34m
Cheapest Price
£6
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

UL

About
UL (Kollektivtrafikförvaltningen UL) is the public transport authority responsible for buses and trains in Uppsala County, Sweden. They operate green city buses in Uppsala in cooperation with Gamla Uppsala Buss, and yellow regional buses that cover most of the county, with Uppsala Central Station as a major hub. UL also has collaborations with other public transport operators like Mälartåg and SL Commuter Trains. Passengers can purchase tickets through various methods, and UL buses offer amenities such as restrooms, air-conditioning, and space for hand luggage.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Price
£5
Cancellation Policy
If a journey is delayed by more than 20 minutes, compensation can be applied for, with varying percentages of the ticket price refunded based on delay duration.
Refund
If a train is canceled and UL was informed no later than three days before, delay compensation does not apply.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant employees are entitled to reasonable accommodations if there is a medical need that causes limitations, as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are available on some routes and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toilets
Accessibility
UL Lafayette offers charter bus services with a variety of buses.

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£60
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
13 a day

Tåg i Bergslagen

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 19m
Tåg i Bergslagen frequency
1 a day

Mälartåg

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£28
Mälartåg frequency
11 a day

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.

FAQs
Two to three days in Gävle is ideal to explore its main attractions, such as the Gävle Castle, the Swedish Railway Museum, and the Furuvik Zoo and Amusement Park.
Booking trains from Västerås to Gävle in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Västerås to Gävle is 122 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Västerås to Gävle can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £13.
To get from Västerås to Gävle, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Västerås to Gävle covers a distance of 122 km and takes approximately 2h 34m. Trains run 118 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Västerås to Gävle is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The first train from Västerås to Gävle leaves at 0:10.
The train station in Västerås that goes to Gävle is Västerås Central Station, and it arrives at Gävle Centralstation.
The last train from Västerås to Gävle departs at 23:40.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Västerås to Gävle.
Trains from Västerås to Gävle run approximately 118 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Västerås to Gävle.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Västerås to Gävle.
There is no night train service from Västerås to Gävle.

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Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Gävle

Västerås
Gävle
The major train station for departures in Västerås is Västerås Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Västerås Centralstation for your trip from Västerås to Gävle.
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
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available 24/7 with access from Södra Ringvägen
Dining
Dining
  • Frank Bistro
  • Restaurang Varda
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • 5 SEK
Hotel
Hotel
  • Elite Stadshotellet Västerås
  • Best Western Hotel Esplanade
  • Clarion Collection Hotel Etage
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Stockholm and other destinations
  • Hall 2: waiting area and lockers
Public transport options for Västerås Centralstation
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Mälarbanan railway
Västerås, Gesällgatan
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Västerås, Hälla
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