NDLS
17:40
New Delhi
HWH
17:00
Howrah Jn
Pantry
Superfast
Overnight
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Poorva Express 12304 Train Information
Poorva Express (12304) train runs from New Delhi (NDLS) to Howrah Jn (HWH) 4 days a week. The 12304 Poorva Express train departs from New Delhi at 17:40 hrs and reaches Howrah Jn at 17:00 hrs. This train covers a distance of approximately 1543 km.
| Train Number & Name | 12304 Poorva Express |
| Train Type | Mail Express |
| Source Station | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Destination Station | Howrah Jn (HWH) |
| Total Distance | 1543 km |
| Duration | 23hr 20min |
| Departure Time (from source) | 17:40 from New Delhi |
| Arrival Time (at destination) | 17:00 at Howrah Jn (Day 2) |
| Total Stops | 24 |
| Running Days | Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Classes Available | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Average Speed | ~63 km/h |
| Max. Speed | ~130 km/h |
12304 Train Ticket Prices
Check the table below for Poorva Express (12304) ticket prices across different classes:
- New Delhi
- Aligarh Jn
- Tundla Jn
- Etawah Jn
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Jn.
- Dd Upadhyaya Jn
- Buxar
- Ara Jn
- Danapur
- Patna Jn
- Bakhtiyarpur Jn
- Barh
- Mokameh Jn
- Kiul Jn
- Jamui
- Jhajha
- Jasidih Jn
- Madhupur Jn
- Jamtara
- Chittaranjan
- Asansol Jn
- Durgapur
- Barddhaman Jn
- Howrah Jn
- New Delhi
- Aligarh Jn
- Tundla Jn
- Etawah Jn
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Jn.
- Dd Upadhyaya Jn
- Buxar
- Ara Jn
- Danapur
- Patna Jn
- Bakhtiyarpur Jn
- Barh
- Mokameh Jn
- Kiul Jn
- Jamui
- Jhajha
- Jasidih Jn
- Madhupur Jn
- Jamtara
- Chittaranjan
- Asansol Jn
- Durgapur
- Barddhaman Jn
- Howrah Jn
- General
- Tatkal
- Lower Berth
- Ladies
1A
2A
3A
SL
October 2026
Sat, 31 Oct
NA
November 2026
Sun, 01 Nov
NA
Wed, 04 Nov
NA
Thu, 05 Nov
NA
Sat, 07 Nov
NA
Sun, 08 Nov
NA
Wed, 11 Nov
NA
Thu, 12 Nov
NA
Sat, 14 Nov
NA
Poorva Express 12304 Train Schedule & Time Table
The Poorva Express time table provides complete details of the 12304 train route map, timings, and stoppages.
With the help of the 12304 train schedule, passengers can easily check halt durations, intermediate stops, and expected travel duration. You can easily book train tickets at ixigo. for any station between New Delhi and Howrah Jn with Alternate Travel Plan.
| Stn Code | Stn Name | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Distance | Platform | Route | Day | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDLS | New Delhi | 17:15 | 17:40 | 25min | 12 km | 14 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| ALJN | Aligarh Jn | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2min | 143 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16min |
| TDL | Tundla Jn | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 221 km | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14min |
| ETW | Etawah Jn | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2min | 313 km | 4 | 1 | 1 | 24min |
| CNB | Kanpur Central | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10min | 452 km | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19min |
| PRYJ | Prayagraj Jn. | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 647 km | 4 | 1 | 2 | 32min |
| DDU | Dd Upadhyaya Jn | 03:38 | 03:45 | 7min | 800 km | 14 | 1 | 2 | 40min |
| BXR | Buxar | 05:03 | 05:05 | 2min | 894 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| ARA | Ara Jn | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5min | 962 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| DNR | Danapur | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2min | 1002 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| PNBE | Patna Jn | 06:48 | 06:55 | 7min | 1012 km | 3 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| BKP | Bakhtiyarpur Jn | 07:34 | 07:36 | 2min | 1057 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| BARH | Barh | 07:49 | 07:51 | 2min | 1075 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| MKA | Mokameh Jn | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2min | 1101 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| KIUL | Kiul Jn | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2min | 1135 km | 5 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| JMU | Jamui | 09:39 | 09:41 | 2min | 1163 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| JAJ | Jhajha | 10:55 | 11:00 | 5min | 1189 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| JSME | Jasidih Jn | 11:31 | 11:35 | 4min | 1233 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| MDP | Madhupur Jn | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2min | 1262 km | 14 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| JMT | Jamtara | 12:27 | 12:29 | 2min | 1304 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| CRJ | Chittaranjan | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2min | 1318 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| ASN | Asansol Jn | 13:16 | 13:26 | 10min | 1343 km | 5 | 1 | 2 | 33min |
| DGR | Durgapur | 13:54 | 13:56 | 2min | 1385 km | 4 | 1 | 2 | 44min |
| BWN | Barddhaman Jn | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1448 km | 5 | 1 | 2 | 33min |
| HWH | Howrah Jn | 17:00 | ends | - | 1543 km | 17 | 1 | 2 | 28min |
12304 Coach Position & Seat Layout
12304 Poorva Express has 21 coaches. You can check your coach position and seat map here:
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Coach Position
*Coach position info is based on historic data. It does not represent current status
New Delhi
- New Delhi
- Aligarh Jn
- Tundla Jn
- Etawah Jn
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Jn.
- Dd Upadhyaya Jn
- Buxar
- Ara Jn
- Danapur
- Patna Jn
- Bakhtiyarpur Jn
- Barh
- Mokameh Jn
- Kiul Jn
- Jamui
- Jhajha
- Jasidih Jn
- Madhupur Jn
- Jamtara
- Chittaranjan
- Asansol Jn
- Durgapur
- Barddhaman Jn
- Howrah Jn
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the departure time of the Poorva Express from New Delhi?
A. The Poorva Express (12304) departs from New Delhi (NDLS) at 17:40 hrs.
Q. How much distance does 12304 Poorva Express cover?
A. 12304 Poorva Express covers a distance of approximately 1543 km.
Q. What is the total number of stations the Poorva Express 12304 passes through?
A. Poorva Express 12304 passes through 25 stations on its train route.
Q. What is the origin and destination of train no. 12304?
A. 12304 Poorva Express originates from New Delhi (NDLS) and ends at Howrah Jn (HWH).
Q. How many days a week does the 12304 train operate?
A. As per the 12304 train time table, Poorva Express runs 4 days a week.
Q. How much time does the train no. 12304 Poorva Express take to reach Howrah Jn?
A. According to the 12304 train schedule, train no. 12304 Poorva Express takes approximately 23 hours to reach Howrah Jn.
Q. What classes are available on the New Delhi to Howrah Jn Poorva Express?
A. The New Delhi to Howrah Jn Poorva Express offers First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), and Sleeper (SL) classes.