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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Umeå
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
8 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Umeå is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Umeå will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 4 trains that leave Västerås for Umeå every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 507 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 52 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.
16:168h52Västerås1:08Umeå£451One-way0 changes- 16:188h44Västerås1:02Umeå£571One-way0 changes
- 16:178h51Västerås1:08Umeå£591One-way0 changes
- 16:268h42Västerås1:08Umeå£661One-way0 changes
- 16:268h42Västerås1:08Umeå£661One-way0 changes
- 16:188h44Västerås1:02Umeå£571One-way0 changes
- 16:178h51Västerås1:08Umeå£591One-way0 changes
- 16:168h52Västerås1:08Umeå£451One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Västerås to Umeå
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 507 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £132 Average Price | £88 Average Price |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3339h 33m Average total duration 3339h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Västerås to Umeå train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Umeå trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 21 VL+ 874 UL · 804 UL+92 SJ | 18:39 Västerås, Åkesta | 12h32 | 7:11 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
| 21 VL+874 UL · 804 UL+92 SJ | 18:47 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 12h24 | 7:11 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
| 874 UL · 804 UL+92 SJ | 19:18 Västerås Central Station | 11h46 | 7:04 Umeå East Station | 2 changes | |
| 874 UL · 804 UL+92 SJ | 19:18 Västerås Central Station | 11h53 | 7:11 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Umeå
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Trains from Västerås to Umeå run on average 26 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 507 km distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 507 km |
Average train duration 8h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 7h 7m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: SJ from Västerås to Umeå trainsSJ trains will get you between Västerås and Umeå from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Västerås to Umeå train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Umeå 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 Umeå, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Umeå
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Järnvägsallén.
- Rost Mat & Kaffe
- Tapas Bar Deli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 5
- Comfort Hotel Winn
- Elite Hotel Mimer
- Clarion Collection Hotel Uman
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local buses connect to various parts of the city.
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the main entrance.
- Café Östra Station
- Restaurant Rex
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Comfort Hotel Umeå City
- Elite Hotel Mimer
- Clarion Collection Hotel Uman
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Walking distance to the University Hospital and the University
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