How far is Wellawa Railway Station from Colombo?

Wellawa is located 105 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Journey time varies by service type — stopping trains take longer than intercity or express services. It is advisable to check the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable for accurate travel times.

Which stations are next to Wellawa on the Northern Line?

The station immediately south of Wellawa (towards Colombo) is Muththettugala, and the station immediately north is Ganewatte. Both are smaller halts along the same Northern Line corridor.

How many trains stop at Wellawa Station per day?

Approximately 26 train services call at Wellawa on a typical day. This includes a combination of express, intercity and local stopping trains. Not all services operate every day, so checking the current timetable is recommended.

What is the telephone number for Wellawa Railway Station?

The station contact number is 037-3989037. Staff can assist with basic timetable and service enquiries during operating hours.

What can I visit near Wellawa in Kurunegala District?

Nearby attractions include Kurunegala town with its Ethagala Rock viewpoint, the historic Ridi Vihara cave temple, the ancient forest monastery at Arankele, and the rock fortress of Yapahuwa. The district also sits on the edge of the Cultural Triangle, making it a useful base for visits to Anuradhapura or Sigiriya.

Do I need to book a train ticket in advance for Wellawa?

For short local journeys on stopping trains, advance booking is generally not required. If you are travelling a longer distance on an express or intercity service, reserving a seat in advance at Colombo Fort or another main station is recommended, especially during holiday periods.

Is the Northern Line train journey from Colombo to Wellawa scenic?

The journey offers pleasant rural scenery including paddy fields, coconut plantations and low hills as the line moves further from Colombo. While not as dramatically scenic as the Hill Country routes, it gives a genuine view of Sri Lanka's agricultural heartland.

Wellawa Railway Station

Wellawa Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 105.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Wellawa on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Muththettugala (towards Colombo) and Ganewatte.

Station telephone: 037-3989037.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Wellawa jernbanestations køreplan

26 tog standser ved Wellawa på en typisk dag.

Nordlinje · 105.0 km fra Colombo Fort · Nordvestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 037-3989037

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
12:57 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligt
04:06 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
04:06 am	Polgahawela		Kun søndag
05:26 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:26 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
06:04 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:24 am	Kurunegala		Dagligt
07:02 am	Maho		Dagligt
07:37 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
08:12 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagligt
09:15 am	Maho		Dagligt
12:14 pm	Kurunegala		Dagligt
12:38 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagligt
02:17 pm	Maho		Dagligt
02:17 pm	Maho		Kun hverdage og lørdag
03:07 pm	Polgahawela		Dagligt
03:43 pm	Vavuniya		Dagligt
04:15 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
06:25 pm	Kurunegala		Dagligt
06:59 pm	Maho		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:02 pm	Maho		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:24 pm	Maho		Kun hverdage
07:46 pm	Ganewatte		Kun hverdage
08:07 pm	Maho		Kun hverdage
08:38 pm	Ganewatte		Kun lørdag og søndag
11:49 pm	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagligt

Køreplan spejlet fra Sri Lanka Railways offentliggjorte tidsplaner, sidst kontrolleret 2026-09-14. Tiderne kan ændres uden varsel — bekræft med jernbanen inden afrejse. Se hele netværket på Sri Lanka jernbanestationsliste.

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