How far is Muththettugala Station from Colombo Fort?

Muththettugala is 97.8 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Depending on the service, rail travel between the two points typically takes around two to three hours.

Which stations are next to Muththettugala on the Northern Line?

Kurunegala station lies to the south towards Colombo, and Wellawa is the next station heading north. Both are served by the same trains that stop at Muththettugala.

How many trains stop at Muththettugala per day?

Around 24 trains call at Muththettugala on a typical day, covering both northbound and southbound directions. The mix includes slower stopping trains and semi-express services.

Can I buy a train ticket at Muththettugala Station?

Second- and third-class tickets are generally available at the station window for smaller halts on the Northern Line. For reserved first-class seats on inter-city expresses, it is better to book at a main station such as Colombo Fort or Kurunegala.

What is the nearest major town to Muththettugala Railway Station?

Kurunegala is the nearest major town, located just north of Muththettugala along the Northern Line. It offers a wider range of accommodation, restaurants, and onward transport connections.

Is Muththettugala in Kurunegala District?

Yes, the station falls within Kurunegala District in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The surrounding area is largely agricultural, characterised by coconut and rubber smallholdings.

Does the Northern Line train to Vavuniya stop at Muththettugala?

Some Northern Line services between Colombo Fort and Vavuniya do stop at Muththettugala, though not all expresses call at every halt. Check the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable to confirm which specific services stop there.

Muththettugala Railway Station

Muththettugala Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 97.8 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

24 trains call at Muththettugala 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: Kurunegala (towards Colombo) and Wellawa.

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

Muththettugala spoorwegstation dienstregeling

24 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Muththettugala.

Noordelijke lijn · 97.8 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
04:13 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
04:13 am	Polgahawela		Alleen op zondag
05:33 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:33 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
06:13 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:40 am	Kurunegala		Dagelijks
06:54 am	Maho		Dagelijks
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
08:03 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
09:00 am	Maho		Dagelijks
12:26 pm	Kurunegala		Dagelijks
12:48 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
02:03 pm	Maho		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
02:03 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
03:20 pm	Polgahawela		Dagelijks
03:34 pm	Vavuniya		Dagelijks
04:24 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
06:35 pm	Kurunegala		Dagelijks
06:45 pm	Maho		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:55 pm	Maho		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:09 pm	Maho		Alleen op werkdagen
07:37 pm	Ganewatte		Alleen op werkdagen
08:00 pm	Maho		Alleen op werkdagen
08:29 pm	Ganewatte		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag

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