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Chennai Beach Jn to Shalimar Trains

Q: What classes are available on Chennai Beach Jn 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.

27 direct trains between Chennai Beach Jn (MSB) and Shalimar (SHM) — fastest covers it in 26h 00m, cheapest from ₹625.

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27Total trains

2Run daily

1635km

26h 00mFastest

₹625From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take AGTL HUMSAFAR (26h 00m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹625. 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
02842	MSB SHM SPECIAL	06:00	13:45	31h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
22501	NEWTINSUKIA EXP	09:15	11:26	26h 11m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue
06065	TBM SRC SPECIAL	23:00	07:45	32h 45m	3A, SL	Thu
12509	GUWAHATI EXP	05:10	09:32	28h 22m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Fri, Sat
12503	AGTL HUMSAFAR	15:35	17:35	26h 00m	3A	Tue, Fri
12664	TPJ HWH SF EXP	19:05	00:05	29h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue, Fri
12666	CAPE HWH SF EXP	19:05	00:05	29h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
12840	MAS HWH SF MAIL	19:00	23:20	28h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12842	COROMANDEL EXP	07:00	11:00	28h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
06075	TBM SRC SPECIAL	10:15	18:30	32h 15m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue
15227	MUZAFFARPUR EXP	06:40	11:26	28h 46m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
06085	ERS PNBE SPL	10:00	15:38	29h 38m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Sat
06087	TBM SRC SPECIAL	23:00	07:45	32h 45m	SL	Fri
22842	TBM SRC ANTYODAYA EXPRESS	07:15	10:55	27h 40m		Wed
06101	PTJ NTSK SPECIAL	12:25	18:10	29h 45m	SL	Fri
22826	MAS SHM SF EXP	19:50	00:05	28h 15m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed
16523	SMVB BLGT EXP	15:35	18:05	26h 30m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed
22808	SRC AC SF EXP	08:15	10:55	26h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A	Thu, Sun
22641	SHALIMAR SF EXP	09:15	12:30	27h 15m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri, Sun
05951	SMVB NTSK SPL	06:30	11:50	29h 20m	3A	Mon
22305	SMVB JSME EXP	15:45	20:25	28h 40m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
15607	ARONAI EXPRESS	09:15	11:26	26h 11m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Wed
15627	CBE SCL EXPRESS	05:10	09:32	28h 22m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon
20610	NJP AMRIT BHARAT	13:35	17:40	28h 05m	SL	Wed
16223	SMVB RDP EXP	19:35	02:00	30h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
16107	SRC AMRIT BHARAT	15:30	20:15	28h 45m	SL	Fri
18042	MAS SHM EXPRESS	18:45	04:00	33h 15m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Chennai Beach Jn to Shalimar?

There are 27 direct trains between Chennai Beach Jn (MSB) and Shalimar (SHM), of which 2 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Chennai Beach Jn to Shalimar?

AGTL HUMSAFAR (12503) is the fastest, covering the route in 26h 00m (1635 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Chennai Beach Jn to Shalimar?

The lowest base fare is ₹625 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Chennai Beach Jn to Shalimar?

Visit Ghumo.Live, 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 Chennai Beach Jn 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.