When does train 04238 run?

Train 04238 runs on Fri from 30 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 — 1 running date in this period, as published by Indian Railways.

What time does 04238 leave Lucknow Jn and reach Varanasi?

It departs Lucknow Jn at 18:05 and arrives at Varanasi at 00:45 (day 2), a journey of 6h 40m over 323 km.

Which stations does 04238 stop at?

9 stations: Lucknow Jn, Barabanki Jn, Rudauli, Ayodhya Cantt, Ayodhya Dham Jn, Akbarpur, Shahganj Jn, Jaunpur Jn, Varanasi.

Is 04238 a festival special?

Indian Railways lists 04238 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.

Can I check seats on 04238?

Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Lucknow Jn → Varanasi and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.

Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD

04238 Lucknow Jn to Varanasi Special

LKO-BSB SPL

18:05 → 00:45 (+1) · 6h 40m · 323 km Fri · 30 Oct 9 stations

Plan your journey nowNext run: 30 Oct

Train 04238 LKO-BSB SPL is a special train from Lucknow Jn (LKO) to Varanasi (BSB). It runs on Fri from 30 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (1 published run), departing Lucknow Jn at 18:05 and reaching Varanasi at 00:45 on day 2 — 6h 40m for 323 km, with 9 stations including Barabanki Jn, Ayodhya Cantt, Ayodhya Dham Jn, Shahganj Jn, Jaunpur Jn.

04238 timetable: every stop from Lucknow Jn to Varanasi

Station	Code	Arrives	Departs	Day	Km
Lucknow Jn	LKO	—	18:05	1	0
Barabanki Jn	BBK	18:45	18:47	1	28
Rudauli	RDL	19:35	19:37	1	90
Ayodhya Cantt	AYC	20:30	20:35	1	127
Ayodhya Dham Jn	AY	20:55	21:00	1	135
Akbarpur	ABP	22:10	22:12	1	189
Shahganj Jn	SHG	23:15	23:20	1	233
Jaunpur Jn	JNU	23:50	23:55	1	266
Varanasi	BSB	00:45	—	2	323

Running days and dates

Fri · 30 Oct · 1 runs

30 Oct

Questions about train 04238

When does train 04238 run?: Train 04238 runs on Fri from 30 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 — 1 running date in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
What time does 04238 leave Lucknow Jn and reach Varanasi?: It departs Lucknow Jn at 18:05 and arrives at Varanasi at 00:45 (day 2), a journey of 6h 40m over 323 km.