What line is Galgamuwa Railway Station on?

Galgamuwa Railway Station is on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways. This line runs from Colombo Fort northward through the North Western and North Central provinces toward Kankesanthurai in the far north.

How far is Galgamuwa Station from Colombo Fort?

Galgamuwa is 160.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. By train the journey takes several hours depending on which service you board, as travel time varies between express and stopping trains.

What are the neighbouring stations to Galgamuwa?

The station immediately towards Colombo is Abanpola, and the station continuing away from Colombo is Senarathgama. Both are also on the Northern Line within the Kurunegala District.

How many trains stop at Galgamuwa per day?

Around eight trains call at Galgamuwa on a typical day, covering both northbound and southbound directions. You can confirm current schedules by calling the station directly on 037-2253071.

How do I buy a train ticket for Galgamuwa?

Tickets can be purchased at the station ticket counter on the day of travel. For longer journeys on the Northern Line, reserved seating is available and recommended to guarantee a seat, especially during public holidays.

What is there to see near Galgamuwa town?

The Kurunegala District surrounding Galgamuwa is known for coconut and paddy cultivation, ancient Buddhist temples and historic irrigation tanks. Kurunegala town, the district capital, is roughly 40 km south and provides further heritage and commercial facilities.

Can I reach Galgamuwa by road from Colombo?

Yes, Galgamuwa is accessible by road from Colombo via the A10 and connecting routes. The drive typically takes around two to three hours depending on traffic, and private transfers can be arranged for a more comfortable journey.

Galgamuwa Railway Station

Galgamuwa Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 160.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

8 trains call at Galgamuwa 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: Abanpola (towards Colombo) and Senarathgama.

Station telephone: 037-2253071.

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

Galgamuwa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

8 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Galgamuwa.

Noordelijke lijn · 160.2 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 037-2253071

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
12:22 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
06:09 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
09:44 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
02:40 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
03:06 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
05:19 pm	Vavuniya		Dagelijks
11:18 pm	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagelijks

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