12840 Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express timetable
Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) runs from Chennai Central (MAS) to Howrah (HWH). The full journey covers 1,662 km and takes 28 h 20 min. The train runs daily.
Timetable checked on 17 October 2026.
Stops and timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Stop time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central (MAS) | Starts here | 19:00 | 1 | — | 0 km |
| Gudur (GDR) | 20:48 | 20:50 | 1 | 2 min | 138 km |
| Nellore (NLR) | 21:18 | 21:20 | 1 | 2 min | 176 km |
| Ongole (OGL) | 22:58 | 23:00 | 1 | 2 min | 293 km |
| Chirala (CLX) | 23:38 | 23:40 | 1 | 2 min | 342 km |
| Bapatla (BPP) | 23:53 | 23:55 | 1 | 2 min | 357 km |
| Tenali Junction (TEL) | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2 | 2 min | 400 km |
| Vijayawada Junction (BZA) | 01:20 | 01:30 | 2 | 10 min | 431 km |
| Eluru (EE) | 02:19 | 02:20 | 2 | 1 min | 491 km |
| Tadepalligudem (TDD) | 02:59 | 03:00 | 2 | 1 min | 539 km |
| Nidadavolu (NDD) | 03:34 | 03:35 | 2 | 1 min | 558 km |
| Rajahmundry (RJY) | 04:08 | 04:10 | 2 | 2 min | 581 km |
| Samalkot Junction (SLO) | 04:49 | 04:50 | 2 | 1 min | 631 km |
| Annavaram (ANV) | 05:19 | 05:20 | 2 | 1 min | 668 km |
| Tuni railway station, Andhra Pradesh (TUNI) | 05:39 | 05:40 | 2 | 1 min | 685 km |
| Anakapalle (AKP) | 06:24 | 06:25 | 2 | 1 min | 748 km |
| Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) | 07:50 | 08:10 | 2 | 20 min | 781 km |
| Vizianagaram (VZM) | 08:55 | 09:00 | 2 | 5 min | 843 km |
| Chipurupalle (CPP) | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2 | 2 min | 873 km |
| Srikakulam Road (CHE) | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 | 2 min | 912 km |
| Naupada (NWP) | 10:33 | 10:35 | 2 | 2 min | 959 km |
| Palasa (PSA) | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2 | 2 min | 985 km |
| Sompeta (SPT) | 11:49 | 11:51 | 2 | 2 min | 1017 km |
| Ichchapuram (IPM) | 12:04 | 12:06 | 2 | 2 min | 1035 km |
| Brahmapur (BAM) | 12:20 | 12:25 | 2 | 5 min | 1059 km |
| Chhatrapur (CAP) | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2 | 2 min | 1081 km |
| Balugaon (BALU) | 13:18 | 13:20 | 2 | 2 min | 1135 km |
| Khurda Road Junction (KUR) | 14:00 | 14:20 | 2 | 20 min | 1206 km |
| Bhubaneswar (BBS) | 14:45 | 14:50 | 2 | 5 min | 1226 km |
| Cuttack Junction (CTC) | 15:25 | 15:30 | 2 | 5 min | 1253 km |
| Jajpur Keonjhar Road (JJKR) | 16:43 | 16:45 | 2 | 2 min | 1325 km |
| Bhadrak (BHC) | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2 | 2 min | 1369 km |
| Balasore (BLS) | 18:40 | 18:45 | 2 | 5 min | 1431 km |
| Kharagpur Junction (KGP) | 20:20 | 20:25 | 2 | 5 min | 1548 km |
| Santragachi Junction (SRC) | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2 | 2 min | 1655 km |
| Howrah (HWH) | 23:20 | Ends here | 2 | — | 1662 km |
About Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express
Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) runs from Chennai Central (MAS) to Howrah (HWH). The full journey covers 1,662 km and takes 28 h 20 min. The train runs daily.
- Leaves from
- 19:00Chennai Central · Day 1
- Reaches
- 23:20Howrah · Day 2
- Total travel time
- 28 h 20 min
- Total distance
- 1,662 km
- Runs on
- DailyFrom the first station
- Stops in between
- 3436 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 12840
Where does train 12840 start and end?
Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) starts from Chennai Central (MAS) and ends at Howrah (HWH). The timetable above lists the stations in travel order.
What are the departure and arrival times of train 12840?
It leaves Chennai Central (MAS) at 19:00 on Day 1. It reaches Howrah (HWH) at 23:20 on Day 2.
Which days does train 12840 run?
Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) runs daily, from Monday to Sunday from Chennai Central (MAS). 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 12840?
The scheduled travel time from Chennai Central (MAS) to Howrah (HWH) is 28 h 20 min. For a shorter journey, open Time between stations and select where you will board and get down.
How far does train 12840 travel?
Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) covers 1,662 km from Chennai Central (MAS) to Howrah (HWH). The distance beside each station in the timetable is counted from the first station.
How many stops does train 12840 have?
Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) has 34 stops between its first and last stations. The timetable has 36 stopping stations in total, including Chennai Central (MAS) and Howrah (HWH). Passing stations are not included in this count.
Which classes are available on train 12840?
The timetable lists First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Sleeper (SL) and General (GN) for Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840). Use Check train fares below to check the fare for your stations and travel class.
Which platform is listed for train 12840?
The timetable lists platform 4 at Chennai Central (MAS) and platform 17 at Howrah (HWH). Check the station display or announcement for the platform on your travel day.
Is food service listed for train 12840?
The timetable lists Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840) without a pantry car. Catering service is not listed for this train.
What type of coaches does train 12840 use?
The timetable lists LHB coaches for Mgr Chennai Central - Howrah Mail Express (12840).
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).