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Talaimannar Express train runs between Colombo Fort railway station and Talaimannar Pier railway station. The train service commenced on 15th September 2023.
General Information
| Train name | Talaimannar |
| Train number | 5003/5004 |
| Train type | Express |
| Number of stops | 15 Max |
| Journey duration | Approx. 6 hours 9 mins |
| Available classes | 1st Class AFC - 2, 2nd Class Reserved - 1, 2nd Class - 1, 3rd Class - 3 |
| Formation | 01TV + 2AFC + 01SCR + 01SC + 01TC + 01TV |
| Frequency | Daily |
Train Timetable from Colombo to Talaimannar
| Train No | Departure from Colombo | Reaching Talaimannar | Frequency |
| 5003 | 15:55 | 10:21 | Daily |
Train Timetable from Talaimannar to Colombo
| Train No | Departure from Talaimannar | Reaching Colombo | Frequency |
| 5004 | 04:15 | 10:24 | Daily |
Colombo to Talaimannar Train Stops
| Station | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Stop Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Fort | - | 15:55 | - |
| Polgahawela | 17:10 | - | - |
| Kurunegala | 17:40 | - | - |
| Maho Junction | 18:26 | - | - |
| Galgamuwa | 19:02 | - | - |
| Thambuttegama | 19:34 | - | - |
| Anuradhapura | 20:22 | - | - |
| Medawachchi Junction | 20:45 | - | - |
| Settikulam | 21:03 | - | - |
| Madu Road | 21:22 | - | - |
| Murukkan | 21:34 | - | - |
| Mannar | 21:54 | - | - |
| Pesalai | 22:07 | - | - |
| Talaimannar | 22:18 | - | - |
| Talaimannar Pier | 22:21 | - | - |
Talaimannar to Colombo Train Stops
| Station | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Stop Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talaimannar Pier | - | 04:15 | - |
| Talaimannar | 04:18 | - | - |
| Pesalai | 04:28 | - | - |
| Mannar | 04:41 | - | - |
| Murukkan | 05:00 | - | - |
| Madu Road | 05:12 | - | - |
| Settikulam | 05:31 | - | - |
| Medawachchi Junction | 05:49 | - | - |
| Anuradhapura | 06:11 | - | - |
| Thambuttegama | 06:56 | - | - |
| Galgamuwa | 07:27 | - | - |
| Maho Junction | 08:05 | - | - |
| Kurunegala | 08:45 | - | - |
| Polgahawela | 09:09 | - | - |
| Maradana | 10:19 | - | - |
| Colombo Fort | 10:24 | - | - |
Ticket prices
Colombo Fort to Talaimannar - Reserved
1st Class: LKR 2800 / 2nd Class: LKR 2000
Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura - Reserved
1st Class: LKR 2400 / 2nd Class: LKR 1700
Colombo Fort to Talaimannar
2nd Class: LKR 1000 / 3rd Class: LKR 500
Book online: https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
