Question 1

Where is Polwathumodara Railway Station located?

Accepted Answer

Polwathumodara Railway Station is in the Matara District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Coast Line approximately 146.2 km from Colombo Fort, between Weligama and Mirissa stations.

Question 2

How many trains stop at Polwathumodara Station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 15 train services typically stop at Polwathumodara on an average day, travelling in both directions along the Coast Line. The exact number can vary by season, so it is worth checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before your journey.

Question 3

Is Polwathumodara Station close to Mirissa beach?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mirissa is the next station south of Polwathumodara along the Coast Line. A tuk-tuk from Polwathumodara Station to Mirissa beach typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic and your exact destination.

Question 4

Do express trains stop at Polwathumodara?

Accepted Answer

Not all intercity express trains on the Coast Line halt at Polwathumodara, as it is a minor station. Slower regional and stopping services are the most reliable choice for passengers boarding here. If you need an express, consider alighting at Weligama or Mirissa instead.

Question 5

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Polwathumodara take?

Accepted Answer

The journey from Colombo Fort to Polwathumodara takes roughly three to four hours by train, depending on the service type. Intercity expresses that stop at Polwathumodara will be faster than slower regional trains that pause at every halt along the way.

Question 6

What is Polwathumodara Station like — does it have facilities for tourists?

Accepted Answer

It is a small, basic station with a ticketing window and platform shelter. There are no restaurants, luggage storage facilities, or tourist information services on-site. Tuk-tuks are generally available outside the station for local transport, though numbers may be limited during quiet hours.

Question 7

What is the best way to travel from Colombo to the Weligama–Mirissa area?

Accepted Answer

Taking the Coast Line train from Colombo Fort is a popular and scenic option, with the journey taking approximately three to four hours. Alternatively, the Southern Expressway reduces driving time to around two hours from Colombo to the Matara interchange, after which local roads connect to the coastal towns.

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06:25 am	Matara		සෙනසුරාදා පමණි
06:30 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	දෛනිකව
06:41 am	Matara		සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
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10:44 am	Galle		සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
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05:11 pm	Galle		සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
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06:25 pm	Galle		සතියේ දිනවල සහ සෙනසුරාදා පමණි
08:12 pm	Galle		දෛනිකව
09:38 pm	Beliaththa		සතියේ දිනවල පමණි

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