The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Uppsala
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Västerås to Uppsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Uppsala will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 17 trains that leave Västerås for Uppsala every day 11 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 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
2104 Mälartåg+
51 SJ6:261h39Västerås Central Station8:05Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
8516 Mälartåg8:561h14Västerås Central Station10:10Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
2194 Mälartåg21:321h08Västerås Central Station22:40Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
8552 Mälartåg17:561h13Västerås Central Station19:09Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
8512 Mälartåg7:561h13Västerås Central Station9:09Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
2194 Mälartåg21:321h08Västerås Central Station22:40Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
8504 Mälartåg5:581h10Västerås Central Station7:08Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
8540 Mälartåg14:561h12Västerås Central Station16:08Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
8552 Mälartåg17:561h13Västerås Central Station19:09Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
8512 Mälartåg7:561h13Västerås Central Station9:09Uppsala Central Station£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Västerås to Uppsala
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Uppsala 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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£13 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Västerås to Uppsala train times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Uppsala trains for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8504 Mälartåg | 3:58 Västerås Central Station | 1h10 | 5:08 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2104 Mälartåg+ 51 SJ | 4:26 Västerås Central Station | 1h39 | 6:05 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
8508 Mälartåg | 4:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h27 | 6:23 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8512 Mälartåg | 5:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h13 | 7:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 8516 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 6:23 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h17 | 8:40 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 changes | |
8516 Mälartåg | 6:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h14 | 8:10 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8532 Mälartåg | 10:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h13 | 12:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg | 11:26 Västerås Central Station | 1h42 | 13:08 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
21 VL+ 8540 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 12:32 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h02 | 14:34 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 changes | |
8540 Mälartåg | 12:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h12 | 14:08 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 8544 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 13:32 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h59 | 15:31 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 changes | |
8544 Mälartåg | 13:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h13 | 15:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8548 Mälartåg | 14:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h16 | 16:12 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
21 VL+ 8552 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 15:32 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 1h56 | 17:28 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 changes | |
8552 Mälartåg | 15:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h13 | 17:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8556 Mälartåg | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 1h13 | 18:09 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2194 Mälartåg | 19:32 Västerås Central Station | 1h08 | 20:40 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Uppsala
Trains from Västerås to Uppsala run on average 48 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 7m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Malartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg from Västerås to Uppsala trainsMalartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg trains will get you between Västerås and Uppsala 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: Västerås to Uppsala train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Uppsala 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 Uppsala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Västerås and Uppsala
- 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, 24 hours. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Stationen
- Kitchen & Table Uppsala
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala
- Elite Hotel Academia
- Clarion Hotel Gillet
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to Stockholm, Gävle, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: East Coast Line
- Regional trains to Stockholm and Gävle
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