Special train between Kolkata-Gorakhpur (Weekly)
Special train between Kolkata-Gorakhpur (Train No. 05051 / 05052) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 05052 Gorakhpur-Kolkata Festival Special will leave Gorakhpur at 10.10 hrs. on every Thursday between 22.10.2025 & 26.11.2025 (6 trips) to reach Kolkata at 4.45 hrs. on the next day
Train No. 05051 Kolkata-Gorakhpur Festival Special will leave Kolkata at 14.30 hrs. on every Friday between 23.10.2025 & 27.11.2025 (6 trips) to reach Gorakhpur at 8.15 hrs. on the next day.
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Here’s the latest update on special (0xxxx-series) weekly trains between Kolkata and Gorakhpur, along with fully scheduled alternatives for reliable travel:
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🚆 Special / Seasonal Train
Train 03131 / 03132 – Sealdah–Gorakhpur Special Fare Summer Special
- 03131 departs Sealdah at 18:15 IST and reaches Gorakhpur at 10:15 AM the next day.
- 03132 is the return leg (GKP → SDAH) departing ~11:30 and reaching Sealdah around 23:00.
- Operated twice weekly (e.g., Mondays & Saturdays) during summer/festival periods such as May–June or October–November. For instance, it ran from May 13 to June 24, 2025.
- Total journey time is approximately 16 hours covering ~795 km via Dankuni and Patna route.
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⚠️ This special train has low operational priority and is often subject to cancellation or delays, even when listed for booking.
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✅ Regular Scheduled Trains (Recommended Reliability)
15047 / 15051 Purvanchal Express
- Multiple variants run via Siwan or Narkatiaganj.
- 15047 runs 4×/week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat); covers ~860 km in ~17 h 20 m.
- 15049 / 15051 cover similar route on other weekdays as weekly services.
- Offers full coach classes including AC 2-tier, 3-tier, Sleeper, and Unreserved.
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15021 / 15022 Shalimar–Gorakhpur Express
- Operates once weekly, from Shalimar (Kolkata) to GKP, journey time ~20 h 15 m over ~1,050 km.
- Includes AC 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper and General coaches.
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📋 Comparison Table
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Dep. SDAH / KOAA | Arr. GKP | Duration | Notes |
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| 03131/32 | Special Fare (Seasonal) | ~2×/week (May–Jun) | SDAH 18:15 | GKP ~10:15 (next) | ~16h | Low priority, prone to cancellation |
| 15047/49/51 | Purvanchal Express (Regular) | 6 days/week combined | KOAA ~14:30 | GKP ~07:55–09:15 | ~17h 20m | Fastest, regular service |
| 15021 | Shalimar–GKP Express | Weekly | Shalimar ~20:20 | GKP ~16:25 | ~20h 15m | Via Shalimar station, full classes |
🧭 Recommendation Summary
- For reliable travel, prefer Purvanchal Express variants (15047, 15049, 15051) which cover the route in ~17 h 20 m and run across the week.
- Shalimar–Gorakhpur Express (15021) is a good weekly option if boarding from Shalimar station.
- The special train 03131/32 should only be considered if regular trains are fully booked—but be cautious of last-minute cancellations or delays.
- Always check IRCTC, NTES, or train-tracking apps before booking a special train to confirm recent running status.
Would you like me to check seat availability or fare options for Purvanchal Express or Shalimar–GKP Express on your travel date? I can also monitor if the special 03131/32 returns during the next festival window.