London to Västerås by bus
Västerås lies 1,376 km (855 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 1,679 km (1,043 mi) of road.
| London | Västerås | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Population | 9 million | 127,799 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 720 01–728 20 |
Clocks in Västerås are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 24 h 56 min journey lands 25 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Västerås
Crossing from United Kingdom into Sweden: money changes from the Pound to the Krona (SEK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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Staying in Västerås
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Common questions
How far is Västerås from London?
1,376 km (855 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 1,679 km (1,043 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Västerås by bus?
About 24 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Västerås?
Västerås is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Västerås?
The Krona (SEK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.