Special train between Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur
Kashi Express Special train between Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur (Train No. 05017 / 05018) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT (Train No. 05017 / 05018)
Train No. 05017 Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur special train
Train No. 05017 Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur Special train will leave from (Daily) Mumbai LTT at 06.35 hrs & will reach Gorakhpur at 19.10 hrs and train running time between the station 36 hour and 35 minutes.
Train No. 05018 Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT special train
Similarly, Train No. 05018 Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT Special train will leave from (Daily) Gorakhpur at 05.30 hrs & will reach Mumbai LTT at 18.05 hrs and train running time between the station 36 hour and 35 minutes.
Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur Distance between the station is 1708 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 05017 from Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur special train 22-10-2025 to 02-12-2025
Train No: 05018 from Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT special train 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most up‑to‑date verified information on the special train services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai LTT) and Gorakhpur Junction (GKP):
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🚆 Special Trains on LTT ↔ GKP Route
05326 / 05325 – Special Fare Holi Specials
- Operated during Holi season (March 13–24, 2025), running twice a week—05326 (LTT→GKP) on Mondays and Thursdays, and 05325 (GKP→LTT) on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- 05326 departs LTT at 10:20 AM, arriving at GKP next evening at ~8:00 PM (~30 h travel covering ~1,676–1,690 km)
- Coaches include AC‑3 tier, Sleeper, General; no pantry car, e‑catering may be inactive
- These specials are seasonal and no longer scheduled beyond March 2025.
01085 / 05402 / 01021 – Other Special Fare Specials
- 01085 runs on Wed & Fri, departing LTT at 11:50 PM and arriving at GKP at ~9:30 AM (~1 day 9 h 39 m, ~1,372 km)
- 05402 operates once a week (Sunday) from LTT at 01:15 PM, reaching GKP around 12:15 AM two nights later, taking ~35 h to cover ~1,372 km
- 01021 runs on Thu, Sun, Sat, departs LTT at 02:15 PM, arrives GKP at ~2:45 AM (~1 day 12 h 30 m, ~1,372 km) .
- These trains often offer basic AC/Sleeper/2S/General, but lack pantry, have limited frequency, and are prone to delays due to low operational priority.
🛤️ Regular Scheduled Trains
These are the preferred options for greater comfort and reliability:
11081/11082 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Gorakhpur Weekly Express (via Varanasi/Barhni)
- Runs once weekly (e.g. 11081 LTT→GKP on Wednesdays): departs at ~4:35 PM, arrives at GKP ~2:00 AM after ~33 h 25 min over ~1,722 km
- Coaches include AC 2A, AC 3A, Sleeper, and General; no pantry car. Uses LHB coaches
11079/11080 – Lokmanya Express (via Barhni)
- Weekly service: 11080 (GKP→LTT) runs in ~34 h 50 min; 11079 (LTT→GKP) in ~33 h 40 min over ~1,746 km
- Offers AC, Sleeper, General; pantry facilities included.
22537/22538 – Kushinagar Superfast Express
- Daily service in about 30 h 25 min (~1,680 km) with full classes including AC‑1, AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General and pantry car
15017/15018 – Kashi Express
- Daily service, ~36 h 15 min journey (~1,707 km), with AC, Sleeper, General coaches and onboard catering
11055/11056 – Godaan Express
- Runs four times a week (~33 h 20 min over ~1,733 km), offers AC, Sleeper, General, pantry included
📋 Comparison Overview
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Duration | Distance | Classes | Catering | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holi Special | 05326 | Seasonal | ~30 h | ~1,676 km | 3A, SL, GEN | No | March 2025 only |
| Special Fare Spl | 01085, 05402, 01021 | Weekly | ~33–36 h | ~1,372 km | 2S, SL, 3A, GEN | None | Irregular, low priority |
| Lokmanya Weekly | 11081/11082 | Weekly | ~33 h 25 m | ~1,722 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | No | LHB coaches, consistent |
| Lokmanya Express | 11079/11080 | Weekly | ~33–35 h | ~1,746 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | Yes | Via Barhni, full service |
| Kushinagar SF | 22537/22538 | Daily | ~30 h 25 m | ~1,680 km | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | Yes | Most frequent and fast |
| Kashi Express | 15017/15018 | Daily | ~36 h 15 min | ~1,707 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | Yes | Reliable daily service |
| Godaan Express | 11055/11056 | 4×/week | ~33 h 20 m | ~1,733 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | Yes | Modern LHB rake |
🧭 Key Insights
- Special Fare Specials (01085/05402/etc.) are seasonal or infrequent, offer limited amenities, and tend to run late due to low priority.
- The Holi special (05326/05325) was strictly for March 2025 and is not operating now.
- Among regular options, Kushinagar Superfast Express is the fastest and most frequent daily service offering full reservation and catering.
- For a weekly direct reserved experience, the Lokmanya Express (11079/11080) and Lokmanya Weekly Express (11081/11082) are solid choices.
✅ Recommendation
If you’re looking for the most reliable travel between Mumbai LTT and Gorakhpur, I’d recommend:
- Kushinagar SF Express (22537/22538): fastest and daily
- Or Lokmanya Express (11079/11080): once-a-week with reserved AC and pantry
Special trains may be considered only if running during festivals and no regular option is available.
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