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Express · No. 12561

Swatantra Senani SF Express train timings

New DelhiGorakhpur Junction
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
19:50
Departs Delhi
08:05 +1
Arrives Gorakhpur
12h 15m
Journey time
761 km
Distance

Swatantra Senani SF Express timetable

3 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1New Delhi—19:50
2Lucknow Charbagh03:30 (+1d)03:35 (+1d)
3Gorakhpur Junction08:05 (+1d)—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.

Swatantra Senani SF Express: Delhi to Gorakhpur

Swatantra Senani SF Express (12561) is an express train run by Indian Railways between New Delhi and Gorakhpur Junction. The full journey covers 761 km and takes 12h 15m, with 1 intermediate stop.

It leaves New Delhi at 19:50 and reaches Gorakhpur Junction at 08:05 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Lucknow Charbagh.

Swatantra Senani Superfast Express (12561) runs from New Delhi to Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar via Gorakhpur, connecting the capital to the Mithila region. Covering 1,155 km in approximately 22 hours through eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

How to book Swatantra Senani SF Express tickets

Book through IRCTC (irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Rail Connect app); you need a verified IRCTC account. General reservations open 60 days before the journey date. Tatkal tickets open one day before travel: 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.

Book on irctc.co.in

Swatantra Senani SF Express: common questions

What time does Swatantra Senani SF Express leave Delhi?
Swatantra Senani SF Express departs New Delhi at 19:50 and arrives at Gorakhpur Junction at 08:05 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does Swatantra Senani SF Express take from Delhi to Gorakhpur?
The scheduled journey time is 12h 15m for 761 km.
Which stations does Swatantra Senani SF Express stop at?
Swatantra Senani SF Express calls at New Delhi, Lucknow Charbagh and Gorakhpur Junction.
Does Swatantra Senani SF Express run every day?
Yes, Swatantra Senani SF Express runs daily.
Where can I book Swatantra Senani SF Express tickets?
On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.