Train · 12356

Archana Express

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20 halts · 1,508 km

From → To

Jammu Tawi → Patna Jn

JAT → PNBE

Stations en route

All scheduled timing points. Stations with identical arrival / departure times are pass-throughs — the train doesn't stop for boarding.

#	Station	Code	Arrive	Depart	km
1	Jammu Tawi	JAT	—	17:35:00	0
2	Pathankot Cantt	PTKC	19:02:00	19:07:00	100
3	Jalandhar Cant	JRC	21:00:00	21:05:00	213
4	Ludhiana Jn	LDH	21:50:00	22:00:00	265
5	Ambala Cant Jn	UMB	23:55:00	00:00:00	378
6	Saharanpur	SRE	01:06:00	01:15:00	460
7	Moradabad	MB	04:40:00	04:50:00	652
8	Bareilly	BE	06:05:00	06:07:00	743
9	Lucknow	LKO	10:05:00	10:15:00	978
10	Rae Bareli Jn	RBL	11:23:00	11:25:00	1,056
11	Guru Gorakhnath Dham	GUGD	11:56:00	11:58:00	1,087
12	Amethi	AME	12:23:00	12:25:00	1,117
13	Maa Belhadevi Dham Pratapgarh	MBDP	13:05:00	13:10:00	1,152
14	Bhadohi	BOY	14:56:00	14:58:00	1,235
15	Varanasi Jn	BSB	16:35:00	16:45:00	1,279
16	Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn	DDU	17:35:00	17:40:00	1,296
17	Buxar	BXR	18:45:00	18:47:00	1,390
18	Ara	ARA	19:32:00	19:34:00	1,458
19	Danapur	DNR	20:03:00	20:05:00	1,498
20	Patna Jn	PNBE	20:55:00	—	1,508

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Archana Express timetable.

Pathankot Cantt PTKC Jalandhar Cant JRC Ludhiana Jn LDH Ambala Cant Jn UMB Saharanpur SRE Moradabad MB Lucknow LKO Varanasi Jn BSB

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Frequently asked questions about train 12356

Q1 What is the route of Train 12356 Archana Express?

Train 12356 runs from Jammu Tawi (JAT) to Patna Jn (PNBE), covering a total distance of 1,508 km via 20 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 12356 originate?

Train 12356 starts from Jammu Tawi (JAT) and departs at 17:35.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 12356 Archana Express?

Train 12356 terminates at Patna Jn (PNBE), arriving at 20:55 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 12356 Archana Express have?

Train 12356 has 20 bookable halts including the origin (JAT) and destination (PNBE).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 12356 run?

Train 12356 runs on Wednesday, Sunday.

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 12356?

Train 12356 covers a total distance of 1,508 km from Jammu Tawi to Patna Jn.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 12356?

Train 12356 takes approximately 27 hours 20 minutes from Jammu Tawi to Patna Jn — departs at 17:35 and arrives at 20:55 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 12356?

Train 12356 runs at an average speed of about 55 km/h, covering 1,508 km in approximately 27 hours 20 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 12356?

12356 Archana Express is classified as a SUPERFAST train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 12356's route?

The longest halt on train 12356 is at Ludhiana Jn (LDH) for 10 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 12356 after Jammu Tawi?

After leaving Jammu Tawi, train 12356 makes its first halt at Pathankot Cantt (PTKC), arriving at 19:02.

Q12 What time does train 12356 reach Guru Gorakhnath Dham?

Train 12356 arrives at Guru Gorakhnath Dham (GUGD) at 11:56 on day 2 and departs at 11:58.

Q13 What time does train 12356 reach Patna Jn?

Train 12356 arrives at Patna Jn (PNBE) at 20:55 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 12356 a daily train?

No, train 12356 does not run daily. It operates on 2 day(s) per week: Wednesday, Sunday.

Q15 What is the train number for Archana Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Archana Express is 12356.