12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) timetable
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) runs from New Delhi (NDLS) to Howrah (HWH). The full journey covers 1,530 km and takes 23 h 20 min. The train runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Timetable checked on 17 October 2026.
Stops and timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Stop time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (NDLS) | Starts here | 17:40 | 1 | — | 0 km |
| Aligarh (ALJN) | 19:13 | 19:15 | 1 | 2 min | 131 km |
| Tundla Junction (TDL) | 20:13 | 20:15 | 1 | 2 min | 209 km |
| Etawah (ETW) | 21:08 | 21:10 | 1 | 2 min | 301 km |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 22:55 | 23:05 | 1 | 10 min | 440 km |
| Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) | 01:15 | 01:20 | 2 | 5 min | 635 km |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU) | 03:38 | 03:45 | 2 | 7 min | 787 km |
| Buxar (BXR) | 05:03 | 05:05 | 2 | 2 min | 881 km |
| Ara Junction (ARA) | 05:45 | 05:50 | 2 | 5 min | 950 km |
| Danapur (DNR) | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2 | 2 min | 989 km |
| Patna Junction (PNBE) | 06:48 | 06:55 | 2 | 7 min | 999 km |
| Bakhtiyarpur Junction (BKP) | 07:34 | 07:36 | 2 | 2 min | 1044 km |
| BARH (BARH) | 07:49 | 07:51 | 2 | 2 min | 1062 km |
| Mokama Junction (MKA) | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2 | 2 min | 1088 km |
| Kiul Junction (KIUL) | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2 | 2 min | 1122 km |
| Jamui (JMU) | 09:39 | 09:41 | 2 | 2 min | 1149 km |
| Jhajha (JAJ) | 10:55 | 11:00 | 2 | 5 min | 1176 km |
| Jasidih Junction (JSME) | 11:31 | 11:35 | 2 | 4 min | 1219 km |
| Madhupur Junction (MDP) | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2 | 2 min | 1248 km |
| Jamtara (JMT) | 12:27 | 12:29 | 2 | 2 min | 1290 km |
| Chittaranjan (CRJ) | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2 | 2 min | 1305 km |
| Asansol Junction (ASN) | 13:16 | 13:26 | 2 | 10 min | 1330 km |
| Durgapur (DGR) | 13:54 | 13:56 | 2 | 2 min | 1372 km |
| Barddhaman Junction (BWN) | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2 | 2 min | 1436 km |
| Howrah (HWH) | 17:00 | Ends here | 2 | — | 1530 km |
About Poorva Express (Via Patna)
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) runs from New Delhi (NDLS) to Howrah (HWH). The full journey covers 1,530 km and takes 23 h 20 min. The train runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Leaves from
- 17:40New Delhi · Day 1
- Reaches
- 17:00Howrah · Day 2
- Total travel time
- 23 h 20 min
- Total distance
- 1,530 km
- Runs on
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayFrom 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 12304
Where does train 12304 start and end?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) starts from New Delhi (NDLS) and ends at Howrah (HWH). The timetable above lists the stations in travel order.
What are the departure and arrival times of train 12304?
It leaves New Delhi (NDLS) at 17:40 on Day 1. It reaches Howrah (HWH) at 17:00 on Day 2.
Which days does train 12304 run?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from New Delhi (NDLS). 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 12304?
The scheduled travel time from New Delhi (NDLS) to Howrah (HWH) is 23 h 20 min. For a shorter journey, open Time between stations and select where you will board and get down.
How far does train 12304 travel?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) covers 1,530 km from New Delhi (NDLS) to Howrah (HWH). The distance beside each station in the timetable is counted from the first station.
How many stops does train 12304 have?
Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) has 23 stops between its first and last stations. The timetable has 25 stopping stations in total, including New Delhi (NDLS) and Howrah (HWH). Passing stations are not included in this count.
Which classes are available on train 12304?
The timetable lists First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Sleeper (SL) and General (GN) for Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304). Use Check train fares below to check the fare for your stations and travel class.
Which platform is listed for train 12304?
The timetable lists platform 14 at New Delhi (NDLS) and platform 14 at Howrah (HWH). Check the station display or announcement for the platform on your travel day.
Is food service listed for train 12304?
The timetable lists Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304) without a pantry car. Catering service is not listed for this train.
What type of coaches does train 12304 use?
The timetable lists LHB coaches for Poorva Express (Via Patna) (12304).
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).