There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 27mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 48mRs 1,206–2,929Drive 129 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Anuradhapuracar 129 km
2h 21mRs 5,758–8,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Anuradhapurataxi 129 km
2h 21mRs 8,500–11,000
Polgahawela to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Polgahawela and Anuradhapura is 131 km. The road distance is 129 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Polgahawela to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Polgahawela to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahawela to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Polgahawela to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Anuradhapura is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Polgahawela to Anuradhapura.
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