Holi special train from New Delhi to Lucknow | Holi special train from Lucknow to New Delhi
Holi special train from New Delhi to Lucknow | Holi special train from Lucknow to New Delhi
| 04420/04419 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Lucknow-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duplicate AC Express Spl. Train | ||||
| Train No. 04420 | STATIONS | Train No. 04419 | ||
| ARR. | DEP. | ARR. | DEP. | |
| — | 20.50 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 05.30 | — |
| 06.30 | Lucknow | — | 19.05 | |
| Days of Run : 04420 Ex. Hazrat Nizamuddin on Monday from 02.03.2025 to 09.03.2025 and 04419 Ex. Lucknow on Thursday from 05.03.2025 to 12.03.2025; Accommodation : 1st AC. 2 Tier AC & 3 Tier AC. Stoppages: Anand Vihar (T), Ghaziabad, Moradabad & Bareilly Stations. | ||||
Here’s the verified information on the Holi Special train services between New Delhi and Lucknow during the 2025 festival period:
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🎉 Holi Special Trains: New Delhi ↔ Lucknow
🚆 Train No. 04208 — New Delhi → Lucknow NR
- Dates of operation: March 3, 10, and 17, 2025
- Departure: New Delhi at 08:20 PM
- Arrival: Lucknow Charbagh at 06:35 AM the next day (~10 h 15 m journey)
- Major halts: Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur
🚆 Train No. 04207 — Lucknow NR → New Delhi
- Dates of operation: March 3, 10, and 17, 2025
- Departure: Lucknow at 08:05 AM
- Arrival: New Delhi at 06:35 PM same day
- Major en-route stops include Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ghaziabad
📊 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Dates | Departs | Arrives | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi → Lucknow | 04208 | Mar 3, 10, 17 | 08:20 PM (NDLS) | 06:35 AM+1 (LKO) | ~10h 15m |
| Lucknow → New Delhi | 04207 | Mar 3, 10, 17 | 08:05 AM (LKO) | 06:35 PM (NDLS) | ~10h 30m |
⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind
- These festival specials are assigned low track priority, meaning they frequently run hours late or face cancellations.
Reddit users note: “Special trains… run 12–15 hours late… you can’t plan anything on them.”
- Demand was very high: Booking opened as early as early March, and many regular services from Delhi to Lucknow filled quickly ([turn0search6]turn0reddit23).
✅ Alternatives & Travel Tips
- For more reliable options, consider regular daily services like:
- Lucknow Mail (12230 NDLS–LKO / 12229 LKO–NDLS) – ~8h 50m
- Gomti Express (12420/12419) – ~9h 5m
- AC Superfast Express (12429/12430) – ~8h travel
🧭 Need Help With?
Let me know if you’d like assistance with:
- PNR/fare availability for holidays or regular trains like Lucknow Mail or Gomti Express.
- Comparing class-wise fares (Sleeper, 3AC, Chair Car) for these routes.
- Travel strategy—such as booking early, finding alternative return dates, or tracking running status on NTES.
Happy to help you plan your journey!