The average train between Negombo and Fort takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Negombo 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 Negombo and Fort. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Fort at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 47m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change
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13h 35m • 1 change

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1h 41m • 1 change
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13h 35m • 1 change

2h 47m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change
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13h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Fort. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Fort station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Negombo to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Negombo and Fort is 30.5 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Negombo to Colombo Fort via Ragama in around 2h 6m.