12303 Poorva Express (Via Patna) timetable
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) runs from Howrah (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS). The full journey covers 1,529 km and takes 22 h 5 min. The train runs on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Timetable checked on 17 October 2026.
Stops and timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Stop time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah (HWH) | Starts here | 08:00 | 1 | — | 0 km |
| Barddhaman Junction (BWN) | 08:55 | 08:57 | 1 | 2 min | 93 km |
| Durgapur (DGR) | 09:47 | 09:49 | 1 | 2 min | 157 km |
| Asansol Junction (ASN) | 10:21 | 10:26 | 1 | 5 min | 199 km |
| Chittaranjan (CRJ) | 10:48 | 10:50 | 1 | 2 min | 224 km |
| Jamtara (JMT) | 11:03 | 11:05 | 1 | 2 min | 239 km |
| Madhupur Junction (MDP) | 11:30 | 11:32 | 1 | 2 min | 281 km |
| Jasidih Junction (JSME) | 11:53 | 11:57 | 1 | 4 min | 310 km |
| Jhajha (JAJ) | 13:05 | 13:10 | 1 | 5 min | 354 km |
| Jamui (JMU) | 13:28 | 13:30 | 1 | 2 min | 380 km |
| Kiul Junction (KIUL) | 13:56 | 13:58 | 1 | 2 min | 407 km |
| Mokama Junction (MKA) | 14:22 | 14:24 | 1 | 2 min | 441 km |
| BARH (BARH) | 14:41 | 14:43 | 1 | 2 min | 467 km |
| Bakhtiyarpur Junction (BKP) | 14:57 | 14:59 | 1 | 2 min | 485 km |
| Patna Junction (PNBE) | 15:43 | 15:50 | 1 | 7 min | 530 km |
| Danapur (DNR) | 16:04 | 16:06 | 1 | 2 min | 540 km |
| Ara Junction (ARA) | 16:35 | 16:40 | 1 | 5 min | 579 km |
| Buxar (BXR) | 17:18 | 17:20 | 1 | 2 min | 648 km |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU) | 19:28 | 19:35 | 1 | 7 min | 742 km |
| Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) | 21:35 | 21:40 | 1 | 5 min | 894 km |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 00:02 | 00:07 | 2 | 5 min | 1089 km |
| Etawah (ETW) | 01:29 | 01:31 | 2 | 2 min | 1228 km |
| Tundla Junction (TDL) | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2 | 2 min | 1320 km |
| Aligarh (ALJN) | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2 | 2 min | 1398 km |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 06:05 | Ends here | 2 | — | 1529 km |
About Poorva Express (Via Patna)
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) runs from Howrah (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS). The full journey covers 1,529 km and takes 22 h 5 min. The train runs on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
- Leaves from
- 08:00Howrah · Day 1
- Reaches
- 06:05New Delhi · Day 2
- Total travel time
- 22 h 5 min
- Total distance
- 1,529 km
- Runs on
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and SaturdayFrom the first station
- Stops in between
- 2325 stations including the first and last
- Travel classes
- First AC (1A) · Second AC (2A) · Third AC (3A) · Sleeper (SL) · General (GN)
- 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 12303
Where does train 12303 start and end?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) starts from Howrah (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 12303?
It leaves Howrah (HWH) at 08:00 on Day 1. It reaches New Delhi (NDLS) at 06:05 on Day 2.
Which days does train 12303 run?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) runs on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from Howrah (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 12303?
The scheduled travel time from Howrah (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS) is 22 h 5 min. For a shorter journey, open Time between stations and select where you will board and get down.
How far does train 12303 travel?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) covers 1,529 km from Howrah (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS). The distance beside each station in the timetable is counted from the first station.
How many stops does train 12303 have?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) has 23 stops between its first and last stations. The timetable has 25 stopping stations in total, including Howrah (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS). Passing stations are not included in this count.
Which classes are available on train 12303?
The timetable lists First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Sleeper (SL) and General (GN) for Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303). Use Check train fares below to check the fare for your stations and travel class.
Which platform is listed for train 12303?
The timetable lists platform 9 at Howrah (HWH) and platform 12 at New Delhi (NDLS). Check the station display or announcement for the platform on your travel day.
Is food service listed for train 12303?
The timetable lists Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303) without a pantry car. Catering service is not listed for this train.
What type of coaches does train 12303 use?
The timetable lists LHB coaches for Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12303).
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).