Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Anuradhapura and Colombo Fort is approximately 200 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Anuradhapura) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#4086 | 05:10 | 10:09 | 4h 59m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#4086 | 05:10 | 10:09 | 4h 59m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Uttara Devi#4018 | 09:35 | 13:30 | 3h 55m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 14:00 | 18:00 | 4h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| A/C Express#4022 | 16:32 | 20:30 | 3h 58m | 1st Class AC |
| Yal Nila#Unknown | 22:00 | 02:00 | 4h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#4090 | 23:10 | 04:00 | 4h 50m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information

SL
#4086•Express Train
Completed
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:10
Anuradhapura
4h 59m
200 km journey
Arrival
10:09
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#4086•Express Train
Completed
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:10
Anuradhapura
4h 59m
200 km journey
Arrival
10:09
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#4018•Uttara Devi
Completed
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
09:35
Anuradhapura
3h 55m
200 km journey
Arrival
13:30
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class

SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Running Now
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:00
Anuradhapura
4h 0m
200 km journey
Arrival
18:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#4022•A/C Express
Upcoming
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
16:32
Anuradhapura
3h 58m
200 km journey
Arrival
20:30
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class AC

SL
#Unknown•Yal Nila
Upcoming
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
22:00
Anuradhapura
4h 0m
200 km journey
Arrival
02:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#4090•Night Mail
Upcoming
Anuradhapura → Colombo Fort
Departure
23:10
Anuradhapura
4h 50m
200 km journey
Arrival
04:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class