The longest bus route in a single province

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The bus service from Embilipitiya to Mawanella in the Sabaragamuwa Province is the longest bus route in a single province.  Although it runs very long distances between provinces, this is the longest distance run in a single province.  The route number is 69 and a bus from Embilipitiya to Mawanella is operated by SLTB Rambukkana Depot and a bus by Manchanayake Company at normal service rates.  Ruwanpura has also deployed an intercity bus under luxury services.  Buses ply from Mawanella to Embilipitiya at 6.20 am, 9.40 am and 3.20 pm.  Buses will leave Embilipitiya at 8.10 am, 1.00 pm and 3.50 pm.  A bus from Embilipitiya to Mawanella takes approximately 6 hours.  From Mawanella it is possible to reach Embilipitiya by traversing Utuwankanda, Kegalle, Ranwala, Galigamuwa, Kotiyakumbura, Ruwanwella, Karawanella, Dehiowita, Panawala, Eheliyagoda, Kuruwita, Ratnapura, Pelmadulla, Kahawatta, Godakawela, Pallebedda and Walawa.



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