Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad (Train No. 04239 / 04240) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04239 / 04240)
Train No. 04239 Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad special train
Train No. 04239 Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 06.30 hrs & will reach Faizabad at 12.00 hrs and train running time between the stations 5 hour and 30 minutes.
Train No. 04240 Faizabad-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04240 Faizabad-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Faizabad at 17.45 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 23.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 5 hour and 45 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad Distance between the station is 155 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04239 from Prayagraj Sangam-Faizabad special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Train No: 04240 from Faizabad-Prayagraj Sangam special train from 10-01-2025 to 14-03-2025
I could not find any designated Maha Kumbh Mela special train operating directly between Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) and Bareilly Junction. However, there was indeed an official daily special service running between Prayagraj Sangam and Faizabad Junction—which passes near Faizabad/Ayodhya, making it the closest for travel in that region.
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🚆 Special Train: Prayagraj Sangam → Faizabad Jn (Train No. 04239)
- This unreserved Maha Kumbh Mela special ran daily during the festival period (mid-January to late-February 2025) for pilgrim connectivity
- Departs Prayagraj Sangam at approximately 06:30 AM, arrives at Faizabad Junction around 12:00 PM, covering 153 km with around 22 intermediate halts.
- Provides essential unreserved general seating (2S) for regional transit during Kumbh times.
📋 Summary of 04239
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure (PYGS) | Arrival (FD) | Duration | Distance | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04239 | Prayagraj Sangam → Faizabad Jn | Daily | ~06:30 AM | ~12:00 PM | ~5h 30m | ~153 km | Unreserved (2S) |
❌ No Special Service: Prayagraj Sangam → Bareilly
- There were no special Kumbh Mela trains designated directly for the Bareilly corridor.
- The regular Prayagraj–Bareilly Express (Train Nos. 14307/14308) continued operating during the festival, but it was not tagged as a special train and does not fall under the dedicated Kumbh service roster.
⚠️ Other Regional Specials
There were several unreserved pilgrim trains serving routes from Prayagraj to nearby districts like Faizabad, Lucknow, Mankapur, Jaunpur, and Ayodhya during the period. These services complemented regular express trains to manage the large crowds during Kumbh.
✅ Travel Options Recap
- Direct Kumbh Mela special: Prayagraj Sangam → Faizabad Jn (04239)—daily, unreserved, to support pilgrim movement.
- To Bareilly: Use regular Prayagraj–Bareilly Express (14307/08) which operates daily but is not classified as a special train.
Would you like more info on:
- Return services or schedules for the 04239 special,
- Special pilgrim trains between Prayagraj and other nearby cities like Ayodhya, Lucknow, or Mankapur,
- Or regular train schedules and fares for Prayagraj–Bareilly during the Kumbh period?
Happy to fetch whatever you need!