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Express 8311

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🚆 Express•⏱️ 3h 37m•🚉 43 Stops

About Express 8311

Express 8311 (Train #8311) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Galle (GLE) with Maradana (MDA) along Sri Lanka's historic Coastal Line. With 43 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 3h 37m.

Galle - Matara Coastal Shuttle is a scheduled commuter / slow service operated by Sri Lanka Railways on the Coastal Line. Departing Galle (GLE) at 11:30 and arriving in Matara (MTR) at 12:35, covering 157.8 kilometers across 7 passenger halts.

Train Details

Train Number#8311Service NameExpress 8311
Railway Line
🏖️Coastal Line⛵Puttalam Line👑Main Line
Service Type🚆Express
Route CorridorGalle (GLE) ➔ Maradana (MDA)Schedule and Duration03:15 ➔ 06:52 (3h 37m)
Operating DaysDaily
Buffet Car / CateringStation Vendors OnlyObservation SaloonNot Attached
Sleeping BerthsDay Seating Only

Route Stopping Schedule

01GalleOrigin
03:15
Departure
02Richmond Hill
03:19
Arrival
1 min wait
03:20
Departure
03Piyadigama
03:23
Arrival
1 min wait
03:24
Departure
04Ginthota
03:26
Arrival
1 min wait
03:27
Departure
05Boossa
03:30
Arrival
1 min wait
03:31
Departure
06Rathgama
03:35
Arrival
1 min wait
03:36
Departure
07Dodanduwa
03:38
Arrival
1 min wait
03:39
Departure
08Kumarakanda
03:42
Arrival
1 min wait
03:43
Departure
09Hikkaduwa
03:48
Arrival
1 min wait
03:49
Departure
10Telwatta
03:54
Arrival
1 min wait
03:55
Departure
11Kahawa
03:58
Arrival
1 min wait
03:59
Departure
12Madampagama
04:04
Arrival
1 min wait
04:05
Departure
13Ambalangoda
04:08
Arrival
2 min wait
04:10
Departure
14Kandegoda
04:13
Arrival
1 min wait
04:14
Departure
15Balapitiya
04:19
Arrival
1 min wait
04:20
Departure
16Ahungalla
04:26
Arrival
1 min wait
04:27
Departure
17Kosgoda
04:31
Arrival
1 min wait
04:32
Departure
18Maha Induruwa
04:36
Arrival
1 min wait
04:37
Departure
19Induruwa
04:40
Arrival
1 min wait
04:41
Departure
20Bentota
04:45
Arrival
1 min wait
04:46
Departure
21Aluthgama
04:49
Arrival
2 min wait
04:51
Departure
22Hettimulla
04:55
Arrival
1 min wait
04:56
Departure
23Beruwala
05:00
Arrival
1 min wait
05:01
Departure
24Maggona
05:06
Arrival
1 min wait
05:07
Departure
25Payagala South
05:10
Arrival
1 min wait
05:11
Departure
26Payagala North
05:14
Arrival
1 min wait
05:15
Departure
27Katukurunda
05:19
Arrival
1 min wait
05:20
Departure
28Kalutara South
05:24
Arrival
2 min wait
05:26
Departure
29Kalutara North
05:30
Arrival
1 min wait
05:31
Departure
30Train Halt 01
05:36
Arrival
1 min wait
05:37
Departure
31Wadduwa
05:42
Arrival
1 min wait
05:43
Departure
32Pinwatte
05:47
Arrival
1 min wait
05:48
Departure
33Panadura
05:52
Arrival
1 min wait
05:53
Departure
34Moratuwa
06:02
Arrival
2 min wait
06:04
Departure
35Ratmalana
06:11
Arrival
1 min wait
06:12
Departure
36Mount Lavinia
06:15
Arrival
1 min wait
06:16
Departure
37Dehiwala
06:20
Arrival
1 min wait
06:21
Departure
38Bambalapitiya
06:29
Arrival
1 min wait
06:30
Departure
39Kollupitiya
06:34
Arrival
1 min wait
06:35
Departure
40Slave Island
06:38
Arrival
1 min wait
06:39
Departure
41Secretariat Halt
06:42
Arrival
1 min wait
06:43
Departure
42Colombo Fort
06:45
Arrival
3 min wait
06:48
Departure
43MaradanaTerminus
06:52
Arrival