How to check seat availability from Gorakhpur to Shalimar?

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Gorakhpur to Shalimar Trains

Q: What classes are available on Gorakhpur to Shalimar trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

7 direct trains between Gorakhpur (GKP) and Shalimar (SHM) — fastest covers it in 17h 30m, cheapest from ₹425.

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7Total trains

1Run daily

856km

17h 30mFastest

₹425From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take PURVANCHAL EXP (17h 30m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹425. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
15022	GKP SHM EXPRESS	11:00	10:05	23h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon
13020	BAGH EXPRESS	12:37	11:15	22h 38m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
15048	PURVANCHAL EXP	11:10	04:40	17h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
15050	GKP KOAA EXP	08:35	04:40	20h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Sat
15052	GKP KOAA EXP	10:05	04:40	18h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Thu
05060	LKU KOAA SPL	02:15	23:55	21h 40m	1A, 2A, 3E, SL	Fri
04624	KOAA SUMMER SPL	17:20	15:00	21h 40m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Gorakhpur to Shalimar?

There are 7 direct trains between Gorakhpur (GKP) and Shalimar (SHM), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Gorakhpur to Shalimar?

PURVANCHAL EXP (15048) is the fastest, covering the route in 17h 30m (856 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Gorakhpur to Shalimar?

The lowest base fare is ₹425 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Gorakhpur to Shalimar?

Visit Ghumo, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Gorakhpur to Shalimar trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.