There are 4 ways to get from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 52mRs 2,531–2,965Train
cheapest- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 36mRs 2,403–5,868Drive 139.8 km
- Drive from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapuracar 139.8 km
2h 29mRs 6,276–9,065Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapurataxi 139.8 km
2h 29mRs 15,000–19,000
Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Polgahamula Junction and Anuradhapura is 161 km. The road distance is 139.8 km.
The best way to get from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Polgahamula Junction, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Polgahamula Junction to Anuradhapura.
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