How far is Wellawatta Station from Colombo Fort?

Wellawatta Station is 7.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. A southbound train from Fort typically reaches Wellawatta in around 15–20 minutes, depending on whether it is a stopping or limited-stop service.

Which stations are next to Wellawatta on the Coast Line?

Bambalapitiya is the neighbouring station to the north, in the direction of Colombo Fort. Dehiwala is the next station to the south, toward Mount Lavinia and Galle.

How many trains stop at Wellawatta per day?

Around 83 trains call at Wellawatta on a typical day, reflecting its status as a busy suburban commuter stop. Services run in both directions along the Coast Line from early morning until late evening.

What is the contact number for Wellawatta Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 011-2585875. For timetable changes or general railway enquiries, Sri Lanka Railways' main Fort Station office can also be reached directly.

Is it safe to travel by train through Wellawatta?

The Coast Line is a well-established commuter route used daily by thousands of local passengers and tourists. Standard urban travel precautions apply — keep valuables secure, especially on crowded peak-hour services.

Can I take the train from Wellawatta all the way to Galle?

Yes, Coast Line services run from Colombo Fort through Wellawatta and continue south to Galle and Matara. Not every train that stops at Wellawatta goes the full distance, so check the timetable for services that continue beyond Colombo's suburbs.

What is Wellawatta like as a place to visit or stay in Colombo?

Wellawatta is a lively residential suburb with a strong Tamil-heritage character, known for its textile and jewellery shops along Galle Road, small local restaurants, and a quiet coastal promenade. It is a practical base for budget travellers and offers a more neighbourhood feel than the tourist-facing districts to the north.

Wellawatta Railway Station

Wellawatta Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 7.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Coast Line: Bambalapitiya (towards Colombo) and Dehiwala.

Station telephone: 011-2585875.

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

Wellawatta järnvägsstations tidtabell

83 tåg stannar vid Wellawatta en typisk dag.

Kustlinjen · 7.2 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 011-2585875

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
04:50 am	Wadduwa		Dagligen
04:52 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:15 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
05:20 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Dagligen
05:57 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:01 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
06:06 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligen
06:12 am	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:16 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
06:48 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
06:48 am	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:52 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:03 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
07:05 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:09 am	Maradana		Dagligen
07:17 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:20 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
07:22 am	Panadura		Lördag och söndag endast
07:43 am	Moratuwa		Lördag endast
07:57 am	Ratmalana		Vardagar endast
07:59 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:59 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
08:03 am	Moratuwa		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:11 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
08:12 am	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:19 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
08:20 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:22 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
08:24 am	Moratuwa		Vardagar endast
08:29 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
08:36 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
08:37 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:46 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
08:56 am	Mount Lavinia		Söndag endast
09:00 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
09:07 am	Maradana		Dagligen
09:21 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
09:40 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
09:46 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
09:51 am	Maradana		Dagligen
09:55 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
09:57 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
10:21 am	Maradana		Dagligen
11:30 am	Aluthgama		Dagligen
11:42 am	Maradana		Dagligen
12:27 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
12:52 pm	Kalutara South		Lördag och söndag endast
01:50 pm	Maradana		Dagligen
01:50 pm	Panadura		Vardagar endast
02:21 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
02:33 pm	Panadura		Dagligen
02:42 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
03:08 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
03:26 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
03:33 pm	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar endast
03:36 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
03:41 pm	Panadura		Dagligen
04:10 pm	Moratuwa		Vardagar endast
04:19 pm	Panadura		Vardagar endast
04:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:37 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
04:51 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:07 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
05:07 pm	Aluthgama		Lördag och söndag endast
05:32 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:33 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:43 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:53 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
06:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:17 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:37 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
06:50 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligen
06:54 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
07:32 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
07:44 pm	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:05 pm	Panadura		Lördag endast
08:23 pm	Mount Lavinia		Dagligen
08:55 pm	Kalutara South		Söndag endast
08:55 pm	Payagala South		Vardagar endast
09:50 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
10:14 pm	Colombo Fort

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