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Lokmanyatilak to Shalimar Trains

Q: What classes are available on Lokmanyatilak 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.

11 direct trains between Lokmanyatilak (LTT) and Shalimar (SHM) — fastest covers it in 27h 25m, cheapest from ₹800.

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11Total trains

4Run daily

1943km

27h 25mFastest

₹800From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take HOWRAH DURONTO (27h 25m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹800. 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
12101	JNANESHWARI EXP	20:35	04:35	32h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
12151	LTT SHM SF EXP	20:35	07:45	35h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Thu
18029	LTT SHALIMAR EXP	22:00	13:00	39h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
01001	LTT SRC SF SPL	20:15	05:00	32h 45m	2A, 3E, SL	Tue
12322	KOLKATA MAIL	22:15	11:10	36h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12809	HOWRAH MAIL	21:10	06:45	33h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12859	GITANJALI EXP	06:00	13:50	31h 50m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12869	CSMT HOWRAH EXP	11:05	20:50	33h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
12261	HOWRAH DURONTO	17:15	20:40	27h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
20821	PUNE SRC HUMSAFR	13:05	19:00	29h 55m	3A	Mon
22511	KARMABHOOMI EXP	13:15	19:05	29h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Lokmanyatilak to Shalimar?

There are 11 direct trains between Lokmanyatilak (LTT) and Shalimar (SHM), of which 4 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Lokmanyatilak to Shalimar?

HOWRAH DURONTO (12261) is the fastest, covering the route in 27h 25m (1943 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Lokmanyatilak to Shalimar?

The lowest base fare is ₹800 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Lokmanyatilak 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 Lokmanyatilak 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.