The average train between Ja-Ela and Fort takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Ja-Ela 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 Ja-Ela and Fort. The earliest departure is at 1:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ja-Ela is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Fort at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Fort. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela station and arriving at Fort station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Ja-Ela to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ja-ela station.
Ja-Ela to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Fort is 16.4 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Ja-ela to Colombo Fort via Ragama in around 1h 31m.