How far is Wellawatta Station from Colombo Fort?

Wellawatta Station is 7.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. A southbound train from Fort typically reaches Wellawatta in around 15–20 minutes, depending on whether it is a stopping or limited-stop service.

Which stations are next to Wellawatta on the Coast Line?

Bambalapitiya is the neighbouring station to the north, in the direction of Colombo Fort. Dehiwala is the next station to the south, toward Mount Lavinia and Galle.

How many trains stop at Wellawatta per day?

Around 83 trains call at Wellawatta on a typical day, reflecting its status as a busy suburban commuter stop. Services run in both directions along the Coast Line from early morning until late evening.

What is the contact number for Wellawatta Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 011-2585875. For timetable changes or general railway enquiries, Sri Lanka Railways' main Fort Station office can also be reached directly.

Is it safe to travel by train through Wellawatta?

The Coast Line is a well-established commuter route used daily by thousands of local passengers and tourists. Standard urban travel precautions apply — keep valuables secure, especially on crowded peak-hour services.

Can I take the train from Wellawatta all the way to Galle?

Yes, Coast Line services run from Colombo Fort through Wellawatta and continue south to Galle and Matara. Not every train that stops at Wellawatta goes the full distance, so check the timetable for services that continue beyond Colombo's suburbs.

What is Wellawatta like as a place to visit or stay in Colombo?

Wellawatta is a lively residential suburb with a strong Tamil-heritage character, known for its textile and jewellery shops along Galle Road, small local restaurants, and a quiet coastal promenade. It is a practical base for budget travellers and offers a more neighbourhood feel than the tourist-facing districts to the north.

Wellawatta Railway Station

Wellawatta Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 7.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Coast Line: Bambalapitiya (towards Colombo) and Dehiwala.

Station telephone: 011-2585875.

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

Wellawatta jernbanestations køreplan

83 tog standser ved Wellawatta på en typisk dag.

Kystlinje · 7.2 km fra Colombo Fort · Vestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 011-2585875

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
04:50 am	Wadduwa		Dagligt
04:52 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:15 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
05:20 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Dagligt
05:57 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:01 am	Kalutara South		Dagligt
06:06 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligt
06:12 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:16 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
06:48 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
06:48 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:52 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
07:03 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:05 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
07:09 am	Maradana		Dagligt
07:17 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
07:20 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:22 am	Panadura		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:43 am	Moratuwa		Kun lørdag
07:57 am	Ratmalana		Kun hverdage
07:59 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
07:59 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
08:03 am	Moratuwa		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:11 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
08:12 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:19 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag
08:20 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:22 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
08:24 am	Moratuwa		Kun hverdage
08:29 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
08:36 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
08:37 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:46 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag
08:56 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun søndag
09:00 am	Kalutara South		Dagligt
09:07 am	Maradana		Dagligt
09:21 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
09:40 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
09:46 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
09:51 am	Maradana		Dagligt
09:55 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
09:57 am	Kalutara South		Dagligt
10:21 am	Maradana		Dagligt
11:30 am	Aluthgama		Dagligt
11:42 am	Maradana		Dagligt
12:27 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage
12:52 pm	Kalutara South		Kun lørdag og søndag
01:50 pm	Maradana		Dagligt
01:50 pm	Panadura		Kun hverdage
02:21 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
02:33 pm	Panadura		Dagligt
02:42 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage
03:08 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
03:26 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
03:33 pm	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage
03:36 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage
03:41 pm	Panadura		Dagligt
04:10 pm	Moratuwa		Kun hverdage
04:19 pm	Panadura		Kun hverdage
04:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
04:37 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage
04:51 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:07 pm	Aluthgama		Kun hverdage
05:07 pm	Aluthgama		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:32 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage og lørdag
05:33 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:43 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:53 pm	Aluthgama		Kun hverdage
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:17 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:37 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
06:50 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
06:54 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
07:32 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage
07:44 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:05 pm	Panadura		Kun lørdag
08:23 pm	Mount Lavinia		Dagligt
08:55 pm	Kalutara South		Kun søndag
08:55 pm	Payagala South		Kun hverdage
09:50 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
10:14 pm	Colombo Fort

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