The Moradabad to Lucknow train route covers approximately 416 km by rail and takes around 7.6 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Uttar Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh.
This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.
Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 416 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹1,030 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹572 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹412 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹160 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹92 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹458 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anand Vihar T.- Muzaffarpur Garib Rath
#12212 · GR
|
00:05 MB |
05:20 LKO |
29h 15m | Daily | 3A |
|
New Delhi-Lucknow AC Duronto Express
#12272 · Drnt
|
02:07 MB |
07:10 LKO |
5h 03m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH Rajdhani Exp
#12236 · Raj
|
12:15 MB |
17:25 LKO |
5h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp
#12436 · Raj
|
12:15 MB |
17:25 LKO |
5h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath
#12204 · GR
|
14:00 MB |
18:40 LKO |
4h 40m | Daily | 3A,CC |
|
Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus-Varanasi Garib Rath
#22408 · GR
|
21:10 MB |
02:25 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 3A |
|
ANAND VIHAR DELHI - DANAPUR JanSadharan Exp
#13258 ·
|
MB |
LKO |
Daily | ||
|
Porbandar Muzaffarpur Express
#19269 · Exp
|
00:05 MB |
05:20 LKO |
29h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Garib Nawaz Express Slip
#15716 · Exp
|
00:05 MB |
05:20 LKO |
29h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Garib Nawaz Express
#15716-Slip · Exp
|
00:05 MB |
05:20 LKO |
29h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
RAMNAGAR - VARANASI Passenger
#55322 · Pass
|
00:35 MB |
07:30 LKO |
30h 55m | Daily | |
|
Dehradun Varanasi Janata Express
#14266 · Exp
|
00:35 MB |
07:35 LKO |
7h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Saryu Yamuna Express
#14650 · Exp
|
00:50 MB |
06:10 LKO |
5h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shaheed Express
#14674 · Exp
|
00:50 MB |
06:10 LKO |
5h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Lucknow Mail
#12230 · SF
|
01:10 MB |
06:45 LKO |
5h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Amritsar-DibrugarhTown Weekly Express
#15934 · Exp
|
01:25 MB |
08:00 LKO |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jammu-Varanasi SF Express
#12238 · SF
|
01:40 MB |
07:50 LKO |
6h 10m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Doon Express
#23010 · Exp
|
02:10 MB |
08:20 LKO |
6h 10m | Daily | SL |
|
Doon Express
#13010 · Exp
|
02:10 MB |
08:20 LKO |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
NewDelhi-Lucknow AC Express
#12234 · SF
|
02:23 MB |
07:10 LKO |
4h 47m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Chandigarh - Lucknow Sadhbhavna SF Express
#12232 · SF
|
02:55 MB |
08:35 LKO |
5h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kumbh Express
#12370 · SF
|
03:15 MB |
08:50 LKO |
5h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Upasana Express
#12328 · SF
|
03:15 MB |
08:50 LKO |
5h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Lucknow tri-weekly Special
#04202 · Exp
|
03:50 MB |
09:45 LKO |
5h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ajmer-Sultanpur Weekly Express
#19603 · Exp
|
03:50 MB |
10:00 LKO |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Harihar Express
#14524 · Exp
|
04:05 MB |
09:45 LKO |
5h 40m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Amritsar Howrah Express
#13050 · Exp
|
04:20 MB |
11:50 LKO |
7h 30m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Amritsar Howrah Mail
#13006 · Mail
|
05:10 MB |
10:35 LKO |
5h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express
#15904 · Exp
|
06:00 MB |
11:15 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ganga Sutlej Express
#13308 · Exp
|
06:15 MB |
12:10 LKO |
5h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Archana Express
#12356 · SF
|
06:55 MB |
12:25 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp
#15652 · Exp
|
10:00 MB |
15:15 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himgiri Express
#12332 · SF
|
10:00 MB |
15:15 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Amarnath Express
#12588 · SF
|
10:00 MB |
15:15 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jammu-Barauni Amarnath Express
#15098 · Exp
|
10:00 MB |
15:15 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Amarnath Exp
#15654 · Exp
|
10:00 MB |
15:15 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
JammuTawi-Kolkata Chitpur Express
#13152 · Exp
|
10:50 MB |
18:05 LKO |
7h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Awadh Assam Express
#15610 · Exp
|
11:30 MB |
17:45 LKO |
6h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp
#12358 · SF
|
15:00 MB |
20:00 LKO |
5h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
AKAL TAKHT Express
#12318 · SF
|
15:00 MB |
20:00 LKO |
5h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp
#12326 · SF
|
15:00 MB |
20:00 LKO |
5h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kashi Vishwanath Express
#14258 · Exp
|
15:15 MB |
21:35 LKO |
6h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Shramjeevi Express
#12392 · SF
|
16:10 MB |
21:15 LKO |
5h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Saharanpur Lucknow Passenger
#54252 · Pass
|
17:10 MB |
04:05 LKO |
10h 55m | Daily | |
|
Sapt Kranti SF Express
#12558 · SF
|
17:40 MB |
22:40 LKO |
5h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi New Jalpaiguri SuperFast Express
#12524 · SF
|
18:20 MB |
23:35 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ajmer New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express
#19601 · Exp
|
18:20 MB |
23:40 LKO |
5h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Allahabad Express
#14116 · Exp
|
19:50 MB |
01:15 LKO |
5h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Sadbhavana Expres
#14018 · Exp
|
19:55 MB |
03:25 LKO |
7h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Old Delhi-Muzaffarpur Sadbhavana Express
#14008 · Exp
|
19:55 MB |
03:25 LKO |
7h 30m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Sadbhavana Express
#14016 · Exp
|
19:55 MB |
03:25 LKO |
7h 30m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Sadbhavna Express
#14014 · Exp
|
19:55 MB |
03:25 LKO |
7h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Poorabiya Express
#15280 · Exp
|
20:35 MB |
02:05 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 3A,SL |
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Rapti Ganga Express
#15006 · Exp
|
20:35 MB |
02:05 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Rapti Ganga Express
#15002 · Exp
|
20:35 MB |
02:05 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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New Delhi-New Farakka Express
#14004 · Exp
|
21:10 MB |
02:25 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Jallianwalabagh Express
#18104 · Exp
|
21:25 MB |
02:40 LKO |
5h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Delhi-Faizabad Express
#14206 · Exp
|
22:10 MB |
03:50 LKO |
5h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Padmavat Express
#14208 · Exp
|
23:00 MB |
04:20 LKO |
5h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Delhi Jn. -Varanasi Special
#04204 · Exp
|
23:15 MB |
04:45 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Saharanpur-Allahabad Nauchandi Express
#14512 · Exp
|
23:40 MB |
05:10 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Khurja Allahabad Link Express
#24512 · Exp
|
23:40 MB |
05:10 LKO |
5h 30m | Daily | 2A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 62 trains.
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