Special train between Yesvantpur-Lucknow
Special train between Yesvantpur-Lucknow (Train No. 02539 / 02540) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02539 / 02540 Yesvantpur-Lucknow-Yesvantpur Weekly Festival Superfast Express Special:-
Train No. 02539 Yesvantpur – Lucknow Weekly Festival Superfast Express Special will depart from Yesvantpur at 10:50 hrs on every Wednesday and arrive Lucknow at 08:50 hrs on respective Friday with effect commencing journey from Yesvantpur from 21.10.2025 to 25.11.2025.
In the return direction Train No. 02540 Lucknow – Yesvantpur Weekly Festival Superfast Express Special will depart from Lucknow at 20:00 hrs on every Friday and arrive Yesvantpur at 16:40 hrs on respective Sunday with effect commencing journey from Lucknow from 23.10.2025 to 27.11.2025.
Enroute the train will have timings and stoppages of Regular Train No.12539/12540 Yesvantpur – Lucknow – Yesvantpur Weekly Superfast Express.
The train will have a composition of 18 coaches i.e. One AC 2-Tier Coach, Two AC 3- Tier Coaches, Seven Second Class Sleeper Coaches, Six General Coaches onE Luggage Cum Brake Vans and onE Luggage Cum Brake Vans with Divayangjan friendly Compartment .
With notification of above 4 trains, total 46 festival special trains will be run by SWR to various destinations within the Country.
Here’s the latest on special train services between Yesvantpur Junction (YPR, Bengaluru) and Lucknow NR (LKO):
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🚆 Special/Festival Superfast Trains
- Train 02539/02540 – Yesvantpur–Lucknow Festival Special (via Perambur)
• Operated during Diwali/Holi 2025, departing Yesvantpur every Wednesday at 10:50 AM, arriving Lucknow around 08:50 AM two days later (~45 h 10 m, ~2,596 km)
• Listed as a 0xxxx-series special fare train, but has been cancelled and discontinued since 2021, with official records stating “TRAIN IS CANCELLED”
No other active special-fare train appears to be running currently on this route.
✅ Regular Scheduled Services Between Yesvantpur and Lucknow
All current services are regular superfast trains, providing dependable weekly connectivity:
12539 / 12540 – Yesvantpur–Lucknow Superfast Express (via Perambur)
- Runs weekly, covering ~2,596 km in about 45 h 10 m
- Departs Yesvantpur at 13:30, arrives Lucknow around 10:35 two days later. Classes include AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General; service includes onboard and e-catering. Rake type: LHB coach
22683 / 22684 – Yesvantpur–Lucknow Superfast Express (via Kacheguda)
- Also runs weekly, completing ~2,335 km in about 42 h 30 m via a different route through Kacheguda
- Offers the same class composition and services.
📊 Quick Comparison Table
| Train No. | Route (via) | Frequency | Duration | Distance | AC+SL Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02539/02540 | Perambur – Festival Special | Discontinued | ~45 h 10 m | ~2,596 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S (not active) |
| 12539/12540 | Perambur | Weekly | ~45 h 10 m | ~2,596 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| 22683/22684 | Kacheguda | Weekly | ~42 h 30 m | ~2,335 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
ℹ️ Traveler Recommendations
- There is no active special‑fare train currently running between Yesvantpur and Lucknow.
- 12539/12540 remains the designated weekly service via the Perambur route.
- 22683/22684 is a faster alternative operating weekly via the Kacheguda route.
- Frequent reports and user feedback highlight that special-fare trains (0xxxx-series) have low priority, older rakes, and frequent delays, with a Reddit consensus advising caution
✅ Bottom Line: Your travel should rely on either 12539/12540 or 22683/22684, depending on preferred route and timing. Special-fare trains like 02539 are no longer operational and not suitable for planning.
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