About 12847 – 12848 Kolkata Digha Duronto Express
The Kolkata Digha Duronto Express is a popular weekend superfast train operated by South Eastern Railway. Running with train numbers 12847/12848, it connects Howrah Junction (Kolkata) with Digha, a famous seaside destination in West Bengal.
The 12847 departs from Howrah Junction and reaches Digha in just 3 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 185 kilometers. In the return direction, train number 12848 takes a similar amount of time.
This Duronto Express runs only on weekends—typically Friday to Sunday—making it a perfect choice for quick beach getaways from the city. It is especially favored by families, tourists, and working professionals planning a short weekend break.
This train offers: AC Chair Car (CC), Second Sitting (2S), General Unreserved (GS)
All coaches are comfortable, well-maintained, and ideal for short-distance travel. Though there is no pantry car, passengers can bring food or opt for e-catering services. 12847 departs Howrah at 11:15 AM, arrives Digha at 2:30 PM. 12848 leaves Digha at 3:10 PM, reaches Howrah by 6:30 PM.
The Kolkata Digha Duronto Express ensures a fast, comfortable, and hassle-free journey between the city and the coast. Book in advance for a smooth weekend escape!
Highlights of Kolkata Digha Duronto Express –
| No of Coaches | Total – 13, AC – 1, Chair Car – 7, SL – N/A, GN – N/A |
| Pantry Car | No |
| E-Catering | Yes By TravelKhana.com |
| Avg. Running Status | Excellent |
| Cleaning | Excellent |
| Ticket Availability | Excellent |
| Passenger Safety | Excellent |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12847/Kolkata Digha Duronto Express, Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| STATION | ARR | DEP | HALT | DAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah Junction(HWH) | origin | 11:10 | origin | 0 | ||
| Mecheda(MCA) | 12:02 | 12:04 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Tamluk(TMZ) | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kanthi P Halt(KATI) | 13:41 | 13:43 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Digha(DGHA) | 14:20 | destination | destination | 0 | ||
12848/Digha Kolkata Duronto Express, Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| STATION | ARR | DEP | HALT | DAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digha(DGHA) | origin | 15:30 | origin | 0 | ||
| Kanthi P Halt(KATI) | 15:59 | 16:01 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Tamluk(TMZ) | 16:58 | 17:00 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Mecheda(MCA) | 17:33 | 17:35 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Howrah Junction(HWH) | 18:40 | destination | destination | 0 | ||
12847/12848 Kolkata Digha Duronto Express Time Table, Coach Position and Route Map
Looking online to seek for information about Time table and route map of Kolkata Digha Duronto express? If yes, here you will get to know of the same for sure. The train runs in between Howrah and Digha junction across the country. The distance covered by the train is 185 km. It stops by in between the journey at 3 junctions and the travel time is of 3 hours and 10 minutes. The average running speed of the train is 59 km/hour. Considering the route that it follows, it is via Mecheda, Tamluk and Kanthi P Halt.
Want to know of the timing at which the train starts and finishes off its journey? As per the time table, train 12847 leaves Howrah junction at 11:15 hours and reaches Digha at 14:15 hours same day. On the other side, train 12848 leaves Digha junction at 15:35 hours and reaches Howrah junction same day at 18:40 hours. It has 10 coaches available in total including EOG, chair car, second seating and so. There is as such no pantry car attached or available within the train but people can relish their taste buds by enjoying e-catering onboard services if they desire. Do get the tickets on time and make sure to make the most of their journey. Have a safe and smooth journey.
