Where is China Bay Railway Station located?

China Bay Railway Station is in the Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, at kilometre post 290.3 on the Trincomalee Line measured from Colombo Fort. It sits between Kantale Station to the southwest and Trincomalee Station, which is the line's northeastern terminus.

How many trains stop at China Bay Station per day?

Typically around six trains call at China Bay on a normal operating day, covering a mix of intercity and stopping services. Not all run daily, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable or contacting the station directly at 025-3858765 before travelling is recommended.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to China Bay take?

The rail distance from Colombo Fort to China Bay is approximately 290 km. Journey times on intercity services are generally between six and eight hours, though slower stopping trains take longer. Seat reservations are advisable, especially during peak travel periods.

What beaches are close to China Bay Station?

Uppuveli and Nilaveli beaches, both north of Trincomalee town, are the nearest and most popular. They are best visited between May and September when the Eastern Province is in its dry season and the sea is calm and clear.

Is the Trincomalee Line scenic?

The journey through Sri Lanka's North Central and Eastern provinces passes rice paddies, ancient tanks (reservoirs), scrub forest, and flat plains typical of the dry zone. It is less dramatic than the famous hill-country rail route but offers a genuine sense of the island's interior landscape.

Can I visit Pigeon Island from China Bay?

Pigeon Island National Park is accessible by boat from Nilaveli Beach, which is a short drive north of Trincomalee. From China Bay, the easiest approach is to take a three-wheeler or arrange a driver to Nilaveli and then hire a boat to the island.

What is the best route to combine Trincomalee with other Sri Lanka highlights?

A popular loop starts in Colombo, travels by train along the Trincomalee Line to spend time on the east coast, then continues overland through Polonnaruwa and the Cultural Triangle before returning west. This avoids backtracking and allows travellers to see contrasting landscapes and cultural sites efficiently.

China Bey Railway Station

China Bey Railway Station is a station on the Trincomalee Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Trincomalee District, Eastern Province. It lies 290.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Trincomalee Line: Kantale (towards Colombo) and Trincomalee.

Station telephone: 025-3858765.

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

Расписание железнодорожной станции China Bey

6 поездов останавливается на станции China Bey в обычный день.

Линия Trincomalee · 290.3 км от Colombo Fort · Восточная провинция

Телефон станции: 025-3858765

Отправление	Направление	Поезд	Курсирует
05:20 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Ежедневно
07:01 am	Galoya Junction		Ежедневно
11:32 am	Galoya Junction		Ежедневно
01:30 pm	Trincomalee		Ежедневно
04:57 pm	Trincomalee		Ежедневно
07:12 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Ежедневно

Расписание скопировано с опубликованных графиков Железных дорог Шри-Ланки, последняя проверка 2026-09-14. Время может измениться без предупреждения — уточняйте информацию на железной дороге перед поездкой. Посмотрите всю сеть на список железнодорожных станций Шри-Ланки.

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