Overnight trains - Agra/Varanasi - Varanasi/Kolkata

goingback

I have done my homework. Read as many threads as possible and checked the websites but I seek re-assurance.

Do these trains sound ok as best options. We do not want to begin the journey too late at night as our daughters are only 5 and 10.

Tue, 10/11/09 Agra to Varanasi Train 4863 at 18.15pm.

Fri, 13/11/09 Varanasi to Kolkata Train 3010 at 16.25pm.

Are these 2 trains the best options having regard to time on train and stops along the way.

Your comments/suggestions will be much appreciated.

Indizen

I'm afraid you've made a major, major mistake here, and I'm glad to point it out before you book tickets. Train 4863 is in the opposite direction, from Varanasi to Agra.

You need to look at :
4854 MARUDHAR EXPRES IDH 20.53 BSB 09.30 on Mon, Thu, Sat , or 4864 MARUDHAR EXPRES IDH 20.53 BSB 08.15 on Tue, Fri, Sun, or
4866 MARUDHAR EXPRES IDH 20.53 BSB 09.40 on Wed.
See http://indiarailinfo.com for further information.

rajered

Another train could be from Tundla 2382 / 4006

Indizen

There are better trains on this route, esp if you go to Mughalsarai Junction, some 15 km from Varanasi.
A faster train is:
2324 NDLS HWH EXPRES MGS 19.45 HWH 06.00
Also:
2176 CHAMBAL EXPRESS P MGS 20.15 HWH 06.30
2312 KALKA MAIL P MGS 20.40 HWH 07.10
9305 SHIPRA EXPRESS MGS 20.15 HWH 06.30

You also have the option of going by some good day-time trains.
See http://erail.in

goingback

Indizen and Rajered - thanks to both of you for your help. I am going to have a look at erail.in and get my facts right - I hope. Thanks again