How far is Buthgamuwa Station from Colombo Fort?

Buthgamuwa Railway Station is 61.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Main Line. Depending on the train service, journey time is typically between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Which trains stop at Buthgamuwa?

Around 78 train services call at Buthgamuwa on a typical day. These are mainly slow passenger and semi-express services on the Main Line. Express and intercity trains generally do not stop here, so check the timetable before travelling.

What are the stations either side of Buthgamuwa?

Yattalgoda is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Alawwa is the next station in the direction of Kandy. Both are on the Sri Lanka Main Line.

Do I need to book a ticket in advance for Buthgamuwa?

Third-class travel on the Main Line is unreserved and tickets can be bought at the station. For second or first class on selected services, advance booking through Sri Lanka Railways is advisable, especially on weekends and public holidays.

Is there anything to do near Buthgamuwa Railway Station?

Buthgamuwa is a quiet settlement best suited to those passing through on the Colombo–Kandy corridor. The surrounding area offers typical North Western Province lowland scenery, and nearby Alawwa has local markets and amenities.

Can I travel from Buthgamuwa to Kandy by train?

Yes. Board a Main Line service heading toward Kandy at Buthgamuwa. Alawwa is the next stop, and the line continues through Rambukkana and Kadugannawa before reaching Kandy. Only trains timetabled to stop at Buthgamuwa will serve the station.

What railway line does Buthgamuwa Station serve?

Buthgamuwa is on the Sri Lanka Main Line, which runs from Colombo Fort through the hill country. It is the principal rail corridor connecting the capital to Kandy and destinations further inland.

Buthgamuwa Railway Station

Buthgamuwa Railway Station is a station on the Main Line of Sri Lanka Railways. It lies 61.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Main Line: Yattalgoda (towards Colombo) and Alawwa.

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

Buthgamuwa järnvägsstations tidtabell

78 tåg stannar vid Buthgamuwa en typisk dag.

Huvudlinjen · 61.9 km från Colombo Fort

Avgår	Mot	Trafikerar
12:47 am	Rambukkana	Dagligen
03:45 am	Maradana	Dagligen
04:10 am	Colombo Fort	Söndag endast
04:10 am	Maradana	Vardagar och lördag endast
04:40 am	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
04:40 am	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
05:10 am	Maradana	Vardagar och lördag endast
05:12 am	Polgahawela	Dagligen
05:24 am	Colombo Fort	Söndag endast
05:24 am	Maradana	Vardagar endast
05:24 am	Maradana	Lördag endast
05:43 am	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
05:43 am	Maradana	Vardagar endast
05:59 am	Colombo Fort	Söndag endast
05:59 am	Maradana	Vardagar och lördag endast
06:22 am	Rambukkana	Dagligen
06:35 am	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
06:35 am	Maradana	Vardagar endast
06:40 am	Colombo Fort	Söndag endast
06:40 am	Colombo Fort	Vardagar och lördag endast
07:55 am	Polgahawela	Dagligen
07:59 am	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
08:57 am	Rambukkana	Dagligen
09:05 am	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
09:53 am	Rambukkana	Dagligen
10:35 am	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
10:47 am	Kurunegala	Dagligen
10:51 am	Rambukkana	Dagligen
11:35 am	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
11:49 am	Kandy	Lördag och söndag endast
12:03 pm	Rambukkana	Dagligen
01:10 pm	Rambukkana	Dagligen
01:20 pm	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
01:20 pm	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
02:00 pm	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
02:42 pm	Polgahawela	Söndag endast
02:42 pm	Polgahawela	Vardagar och lördag endast
02:53 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar och lördag endast
03:12 pm	Rambukkana	Söndag endast
03:17 pm	Rambukkana	Lördag endast
03:17 pm	Rambukkana	Vardagar endast
03:35 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
03:35 pm	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
04:06 pm	Rambukkana	Vardagar och lördag endast
04:12 pm	Polgahawela	Dagligen
04:57 pm	Polgahawela	Dagligen
04:58 pm	Colombo Fort	Dagligen
05:28 pm	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
05:35 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
05:40 pm	Polgahawela
05:49 pm	Polgahawela
06:10 pm	Kurunegala	Vardagar endast
06:25 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
06:30 pm	Polgahawela	Lördag endast
06:36 pm	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
06:43 pm	Rambukkana	Lördag endast
06:45 pm	Ganewatte	Vardagar endast
06:51 pm	Kurunegala	Söndag endast
06:51 pm	Rambukkana
07:10 pm	Polgahawela	Söndag endast
07:11 pm	Polgahawela	Lördag och söndag endast
07:15 pm	Polgahawela
07:15 pm	Polgahawela
07:22 pm	Polgahawela	Vardagar endast
07:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar och lördag endast
07:34 pm	Polgahawela	Vardagar endast
07:35 pm	Polgahawela	Lördag och söndag endast
08:15 pm	Rambukkana	Vardagar och lördag endast
08:20 pm	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
08:20 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
08:25 pm	Rambukkana	Söndag endast
08:40 pm	Maradana
08:45 pm	Polgahawela	Vardagar och lördag endast
08:57 pm	Polgahawela	Söndag endast
09:31 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar och lördag endast
09:38 pm	Rambukkana	Dagligen
09:40 pm	Colombo Fort	Söndag endast
10:39 pm	Polgahawela	Dagligen

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