How far is Talawa Railway Station from Colombo?

Talawa Railway Station is 189.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways. The journey by train takes several hours depending on which service you take, as not all trains on the line stop at Talawa.

How many trains stop at Talawa Station per day?

Approximately five trains call at Talawa on a typical day. Services run in both directions — toward Colombo and toward Vavuniya in the north. Always verify the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling, as schedules can change.

What are the neighbouring stations to Talawa on the Northern Line?

Travelling toward Colombo, the next station is Thambuttegama. Heading north away from Colombo, the next station is Srawasthipura. Both are small stations serving rural communities in Anuradhapura District.

What can I visit near Talawa Station in Anuradhapura District?

The ancient city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most significant attraction in the wider district. Mihintale, regarded as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, is also within the region. Wilpattu National Park is accessible from the Anuradhapura area as well.

Is there a contact number for Talawa Railway Station?

Yes, the station telephone number is 025-2276781. For timetable queries, Sri Lanka Railways also maintains an official website with up-to-date schedules for the Northern Line.

Should I stay in Talawa or Anuradhapura when visiting the area?

Most visitors to the region stay in Anuradhapura town, which has a broader range of guesthouses, hotels, and restaurants close to the main heritage sites. Talawa is better suited as a transit stop than a base.

Which direction does the Northern Line run from Talawa?

The Northern Line runs south from Talawa toward Colombo Fort, passing through Thambuttegama and eventually Kurunegala and Polgahawela. Heading north, the line continues through Srawasthipura toward Vavuniya.

Talawa Railway Station

Talawa Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It lies 189.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

5 trains call at Talawa 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: Thambuttegama (towards Colombo) and Srawasthipura.

Station telephone: 025-2276781.

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

Talawa रेलवे स्टेशन समय-सारणी

एक सामान्य दिन पर 5 ट्रेनें Talawa पर रुकती हैं।

उत्तरी लाइन · Colombo Fort से 189.9 किमी · उत्तर मध्य प्रांत

स्टेशन दूरभाष: 025-2276781

प्रस्थान	दिशा	ट्रेन	चलती है
05:25 am	Colombo Fort		प्रतिदिन
10:20 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	प्रतिदिन
02:22 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	प्रतिदिन
05:58 pm	Vavuniya		प्रतिदिन
11:35 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	प्रतिदिन

समय-सारणी श्रीलंका रेलवे के प्रकाशित कार्यक्रमों से ली गई है, अंतिम जाँच 2026-09-14. समय बिना सूचना के बदल सकते हैं — यात्रा से पहले रेलवे से पुष्टि करें। पूरा नेटवर्क श्रीलंका रेलवे स्टेशन सूची पर देखें।

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