How far is Medawachchiya station from Colombo?

Medawachchiya Railway Station is 230.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Travel time by intercity express is shorter than by local stopping trains, which make more intermediate halts along the route.

Which trains stop at Medawachchiya?

Around 17 trains stop at Medawachchiya on a typical day, covering both northbound services toward Vavuniya and Jaffna and southbound services toward Anuradhapura and Colombo. The mix includes intercity expresses and local trains. The most current timetable is available from Sri Lanka Railways or by calling the station on 025-2245671.

What is the nearest major attraction to Medawachchiya?

Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage ancient cities, is approximately 30 km south of Medawachchiya and is the closest major attraction. Wilpattu National Park and the Madhu Church pilgrimage site are also accessible from Medawachchiya by road.

Is there accommodation near Medawachchiya Railway Station?

There are nature resorts and guesthouses in and around Medawachchiya, catering largely to travellers exploring the dry-zone north. Options range from basic guesthouses in town to nature lodges in the surrounding scrub forest. Most larger hotels and boutique properties in the region are closer to Anuradhapura.

Can I get a private transfer from Colombo Airport to Medawachchiya?

Yes, private transfers from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Medawachchiya are available and offer a more convenient alternative to train travel if you have luggage or are arriving at an awkward hour. Lakpura arranges airport-to-Medawachchiya transfers with professional drivers.

Which station comes before Medawachchiya heading toward Colombo?

The station immediately south of Medawachchiya on the Northern Line — heading toward Colombo — is Medagama. Heading north in the direction of Vavuniya, the next station is Poonewa.

Is Medawachchiya a junction station?

On the rail network, Medawachchiya is a stop on the Northern Line rather than a formal junction with a branching line. However, the town itself is a major road junction where the A9 highway meets routes toward Mannar and Trincomalee, making it an important transit hub by road for the northern dry zone.

Medawachchiya Railway Station

Medawachchiya Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It lies 230.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

17 trains call at Medawachchiya 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: Medagama (towards Colombo) and Poonewa.

Station telephone: 025-2245671.

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

Medawachchiya spoorwegstation dienstregeling

17 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Medawachchiya.

Noordelijke lijn · 230.9 km van Colombo Fort · Noord-Centrale Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 025-2245671

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
01:07 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagelijks
04:08 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
06:00 am	eindigt hier · vanaf Anuradhapura		Alleen op werkdagen
06:25 am	Anuradhapura · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen
07:37 am	Anuradhapura		Dagelijks
08:37 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
11:18 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
01:02 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
02:29 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Anuradhapura		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
02:50 pm	Anuradhapura · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
04:03 pm	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
04:06 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
05:39 pm	Talaimannar Pier		Dagelijks
05:46 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Anuradhapura		Dagelijks
05:55 pm	Anuradhapura · begint hier		Dagelijks
07:23 pm	Vavuniya		Dagelijks
10:20 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

Nearby places

9 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Medagama Railway Station2 km
Medawachchiya5 km
Isinbessagala RajaMaha Viharaya5 km
Yan Oya11 km
Thalkote Lake12 km
Malwatu Oya Stone Bridge (near Puliyankulama)13 km
Parasangahawewa Railway Station13 km
Viralmurippuwa Railway Station14 km
Tantirimale City17 km

Medawachchiya Railway Station

Medawachchiya spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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