The cheapest and fastest trains from Västerås to Uppsala
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
18
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 £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 18 trains that leave Västerås for Uppsala every day 1 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 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
2148 Mälartåg · 8552 Mälartåg17:361h33Västerås Central Station19:09Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2120 Mälartåg · 18524 Mälartåg10:361h33Västerås Central Station12:09Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2152 Mälartåg · 8556 Mälartåg18:261h43Västerås Central Station20:09Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg14:361h32Västerås Central Station16:08Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2164 Mälartåg21:261h14Västerås Central Station22:40Uppsala Central Station£131One-way0 changes
2164 Mälartåg21:261h14Västerås Central Station22:40Uppsala Central Station£131One-way0 changes
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg14:361h32Västerås Central Station16:08Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg13:361h32Västerås Central Station15:08Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2148 Mälartåg · 8552 Mälartåg17:361h33Västerås Central Station19:09Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
2120 Mälartåg · 18524 Mälartåg10:361h33Västerås Central Station12:09Uppsala Central Station£131One-way1 change
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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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 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2128 Mälartåg · 8532 Mälartåg | 12:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 14:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
21 VL+ 2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 13:04 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h24 | 15:28 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 changes | |
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg+ 21 VL+ 2 UL | 13:11 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h17 | 15:28 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 changes | |
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg | 13:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h32 | 15:08 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg+ 21 VL+ 2 UL | 14:02 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h26 | 16:28 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 changes | |
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg+ 2 UL+ 21 VL | 14:09 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h19 | 16:28 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 changes | |
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg | 14:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h32 | 16:08 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2140 Mälartåg · 8544 Mälartåg | 15:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 17:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2144 Mälartåg · 8548 Mälartåg | 16:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h36 | 18:12 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2148 Mälartåg · 8552 Mälartåg | 17:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 19:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2152 Mälartåg · 8556 Mälartåg | 18:26 Västerås Central Station | 1h43 | 20:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2164 Mälartåg | 21:26 Västerås Central Station | 1h14 | 22:40 Uppsala Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
190 SJ+ 10994 Mälartåg | 22:48 Västerås Central Station | 2h01 | 0:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
2108 Mälartåg · 8512 Mälartåg | 7:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 9:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2112 Mälartåg · 8516 Mälartåg | 8:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h34 | 10:10 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2120 Mälartåg · 18524 Mälartåg | 10:36 Västerås Central Station | 1h33 | 12:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2128 Mälartåg · 8532 Mälartåg+ 2 UL+ 21 VL | 12:04 Västerås, Åkesta | 2h27 | 14:31 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 changes | |
2128 Mälartåg · 8532 Mälartåg+ 21 VL+ 2 UL | 12:11 Västerås, Alvestavägen (Almvägen) | 2h20 | 14:31 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Västerås to Uppsala
Trains from Västerås to Uppsala run on average 57 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 57 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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
Most Västerås to Uppsala trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Uppsala, Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Gottsunda Simhall. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Uppsala train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Västerås station do trains to Uppsala leave from?
Getting to Västerås Centralstation from Västerås city centre
Västerås Centralstation 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 and drink
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Which Uppsala station do trains from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Uppsala, Centralstation from Uppsala city centre
Uppsala, Centralstation train station facilities and services
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
Getting to Gottsunda Simhall from Uppsala city centre
Uppsala, Vaksala Torg train station facilities and services
Uppsala, Vaksala Torg has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Vaksala Torg: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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