12301 Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) timetable
Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) runs from Howrah Jn (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS). The full journey covers 1,449 km and takes 17:15 hr. The train runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Timetable checked on 10 September 2026.
Stops and timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Stop time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah Jn (HWH) | Starts here | 16:50 | 1 | — | 0 km |
| Asansol Jn (ASN) | 18:47 | 18:49 | 1 | 2 min | 200 km |
| Dhanbad Jn (DHN) | 19:55 | 20:00 | 1 | 5 min | 259 km |
| Parasnath (PNME) | 20:30 | 20:32 | 1 | 2 min | 306 km |
| Gaya Jn (GAYA) | 22:32 | 22:35 | 1 | 3 min | 458 km |
| Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn (DDU) | 00:43 | 00:50 | 2 | 7 min | 661 km |
| Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ) | 02:43 | 02:45 | 2 | 2 min | 813 km |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 04:45 | 04:50 | 2 | 5 min | 1008 km |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 10:05 | Ends here | 2 | — | 1449 km |
About Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya)
Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) runs from Howrah Jn (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS). The full journey covers 1,449 km and takes 17:15 hr. The train runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Leaves from
- 16:50Howrah Jn · Day 1
- Reaches
- 10:05New Delhi · Day 2
- Total travel time
- 17:15 hr
- Total distance
- 1,449 km
- Runs on
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayFrom the first station
- Stops in between
- 79 stations including the first and last
- Travel classes
- Third AC (3A) · Second AC (2A) · First AC (1A)
- On this train
- No pantry car · No catering service · LHB coaches
Some stops on this route
In travel order. Tap a station to see its live board.
Questions about train 12301
Where does train 12301 start and end?
Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) starts from Howrah Jn (HWH) and ends at New Delhi (NDLS). The timetable above lists the stations in travel order.
What are the departure and arrival times of train 12301?
It leaves Howrah Jn (HWH) at 16:50 on Day 1. It reaches New Delhi (NDLS) at 10:05 on Day 2.
Which days does train 12301 run?
Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Howrah Jn (HWH). These are departure days from the first station. If you board later in the route, check the day shown at your station.
How long is the full journey on train 12301?
The scheduled travel time from Howrah Jn (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS) is 17:15 hr. For a shorter journey, open Time between stations and select where you will board and get down.
How far does train 12301 travel?
Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) covers 1,449 km from Howrah Jn (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS). The distance beside each station in the timetable is counted from the first station.
How many stops does train 12301 have?
Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) has 7 stops between its first and last stations. The timetable has 9 stopping stations in total, including Howrah Jn (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS). Passing stations are not included in this count.
Which classes are available on train 12301?
The timetable lists Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A) and First AC (1A) for Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301). Use Check train fares below to check the fare for your stations and travel class.
Which platform is listed for train 12301?
The timetable lists platform 9 at Howrah Jn (HWH) and platform 14 at New Delhi (NDLS). Check the station display or announcement for the platform on your travel day.
Is food service listed for train 12301?
The timetable lists Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301) without a pantry car. Catering service is not listed for this train.
What type of coaches does train 12301 use?
The timetable lists LHB coaches for Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) (12301).
What do Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 mean?
Day 1 is the day the train leaves its first station. Day 2 is the next day, and Day 3 is the day after that. Check both the time and the day at your boarding station, especially for departures after midnight.
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All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).