The average train between Batticaloa and Fort takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Batticaloa to Fort. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Batticaloa and Fort. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Batticaloa is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Fort at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Fort. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa station and arriving at Fort station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Batticaloa to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Batticaloa and Fort is 221.3 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort via Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 14m.