There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Mirigama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 44mRs 2,385–5,888Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 2mRs 2,273–4,460Drive 141.5 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Mirigamacar 141.5 km
2h 36mRs 6,385–9,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Mirigamataxi 141.5 km
2h 36mRs 15,000–19,000Train via Maho
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Mirigamatrain Trincomalee / ...
3h 57mRs 2,427–5,902
Anuradhapura to Mirigama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Mirigama is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Mirigama is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Mirigama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Alawwa via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Mirigama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Mirigama via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Mirigama is 155 km. The road distance is 141.5 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Mirigama without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Anuradhapura to Mirigama, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Mirigama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Mirigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Mirigama is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Mirigama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–460 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maho Junction to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Mirigama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Mirigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Mirigama is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Anuradhapura to Mirigama.
There are 165+ hotels available in Mirigama.