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9 found from HSR, SDMK to LHU, CRWA, SDLP
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | Classes | Train type | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12240 - MMCT DURONTO EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 10:00 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 2h 50m 81 KM 13 stops | 12:50 PM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | 2S, 3E, 3A, 2A, 1A | Duronto | ||||||
19808 - HSR KOTA EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:35 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 2h 53m 103 KM 25 stops | 08:28 PM CRWA Chirawa | SL, 3A, 2A | Others | Starting from ₹145 | |||||
22738 - HSR SC EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 01:50 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 50m 66 KM 34 stops | 02:40 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | ||||||
19814 - HSR KOTA EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:35 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 66 KM 23 stops | 06:35 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | SL, 3A, 2A | Others | Starting from ₹145 | |||||
22475 - HSR CBE AC EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 01:50 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 50m 66 KM 41 stops | 02:40 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | ||||||
22916 - HSR BDTS SF EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 04:10 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 50m 66 KM 29 stops | 05:00 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Others | ||||||
14718 - HW BKN EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:10 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 66 KM 21 stops | 03:10 AM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | SL, 3A | Others | Starting from ₹145 | |||||
19028 - JAT BDTS EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 03:05 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 5m 66 KM 35 stops | 04:10 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | Starting from ₹1255 | |||||
14727 - SGNR TKJ EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 12:43 AM SDMK Sidmukh 60 KM from MAYR | 2h 22m 72 KM 52 stops | 03:05 AM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | SL | Others | ||||||
19 found from HSR, NRWI, HNS to LHU, HYL, SDLP, CRWA, NNL
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | Classes | Train type | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04745 - CUR-LDH PASSENGER Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:25 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 82 KM 22 stops | 05:59 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | 2S | Passenger | ||||||
04776 - HMH SDLP SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:18 PM NRWI Narwasi 57 KM from MAYR | 42m 15 KM 22 stops | 06:00 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
04764 - SGNR SDLP PASSENGER SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:47 AM NRWI Narwasi 57 KM from MAYR | 43m 15 KM 27 stops | 10:30 AM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
02475 - HSR CBE AC SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 12:50 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 55m 66 KM 36 stops | 01:45 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
02790 - HSR SC SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 12:50 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 55m 66 KM 33 stops | 01:45 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Train | ||||||
04718 - HW BKN EXP SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:15 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 66 KM 17 stops | 03:15 AM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A | Special Train | ||||||
09814 - HISAR KOTA SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:35 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 66 KM 21 stops | 06:35 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Train | ||||||
09216 - HSR BDTS S F SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 03:10 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 5m 66 KM 29 stops | 04:15 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Train | ||||||
09028 - BDTS FESTIVL SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 03:10 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 5m 66 KM 32 stops | 04:15 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Tatkal | ||||||
04778 - HMH-SDLP SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:58 PM NRWI Narwasi 57 KM from MAYR | 1h 22m 15 KM 22 stops | 11:20 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
04898 - HSR BKN DMU SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:50 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 28m 82 KM 28 stops | 04:18 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
04744 - Ludhiana Churu Express Special (UnReserved) Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:35 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 45m 82 KM 21 stops | 10:20 PM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
04892 - HSR DNA SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 06:30 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 58m 82 KM 49 stops | 08:28 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
09230 - MMCT DURONTO SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 10:00 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 2h 50m 81 KM 10 stops | 12:50 PM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
09808 - HSR KOTA SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:35 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 2h 56m 103 KM 23 stops | 08:31 PM CRWA Chirawa | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Train | ||||||
04352 - RE-DLI EXP SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 04:35 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 3h 81 KM 45 stops | 07:35 AM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
09092 - HSR UDN SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 12:25 AM HNS Hansi 8 KM from MAYR | 3h 9m 117 KM 22 stops | 03:34 AM NNL Narnaul 50 KM from CRWA | SL, 3A, 2A | Special Tatkal | ||||||
04368 - HSR-RE EXP SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:30 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 3h 15m 81 KM 28 stops | 05:45 PM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | Special Train | |||||||
11 found from HSR, DNX, SDMK to LHU, HYL, SDLP
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | Classes | Train type | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54605 - RTGH-LDH PASSENGER Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:45 AM DNX Dhansu 13 KM from MAYR | 91 KM 45 stops | 06:00 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Passenger | |||||||
17038 - HSR SC EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 01:50 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 50m 66 KM 33 stops | 02:40 PM SDLP Sadulpur 52 KM from CRWA | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Others | ||||||
14898 - HSR BKN EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:50 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 28m 82 KM 28 stops | 04:18 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Express | |||||||
74836 - HSR JU PASS Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:15 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 31m 82 KM 49 stops | 06:46 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | General | |||||||
14892 - HSR JU EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 06:30 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 1h 58m 82 KM 49 stops | 08:28 AM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Express | |||||||
54767 - SGNR TKJ PASS Runs onMTWTFSS | 12:43 AM SDMK Sidmukh 60 KM from MAYR | 2h 22m 72 KM 49 stops | 03:05 AM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | SL | Others | ||||||
54316 - HSR-RE PASSENGER VIA SDLP Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:30 PM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 3h 81 KM 28 stops | 05:30 PM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | Passenger | |||||||
54604 - LDH-RTGH PASSENGER Runs onMTWTFSS | 07:39 PM DNX Dhansu 13 KM from MAYR | 3h 4m 91 KM 45 stops | 10:43 PM HYL Hadyal 50 KM from CRWA | Passenger | |||||||
54310 - RE-DLI PASSENGER Runs onMTWTFSS | 03:40 AM HSR Hisar 14 KM from MAYR | 3h 10m 81 KM 45 stops | 06:50 AM LHU Loharu 27 KM from CRWA | Passenger | |||||||
Trains from Chirawa to Mayar
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14737 - BHIWANI TKJ EXP | 05:00 AM BNW Bhiwani | 3h 41m 110 KM 26 stops | 08:41 AM TKJ Tilak Bridge | |||||||||
04424 - LKO FESTIVL SPL | 07:15 AM JIND Jind | 3h 25m 117 KM 26 stops | 10:40 AM DLI Delhi | |||||||||
04835 - HSR RE SPL | 06:20 AM HSR Hisar | 3h 40m 136 KM 20 stops | 10:00 AM RE Rewari | |||||||||
14725 - BNW MTJ EXP | 04:55 AM BNW Bhiwani | 8h 5m 211 KM 36 stops | 01:00 PM MTJ Mathura | |||||||||
14795 - BNW KLK EXPRESS | 04:25 AM BNW Bhiwani | 6h 35m 239 KM 16 stops | 11:00 AM KLK Kalka | |||||||||
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14086 - SIRSA EXP | 05:25 AM BNW Bhiwani | 5h 110 KM 22 stops | 10:25 AM TKJ Tilak Bridge | |||||||||
12486 - SGNR NED EXP | 08:32 PM JIND Jind | 1d 1h 8m 1136 KM 27 stops | 09:40 PM NED Nanded | |||||||||
12440 - SGNR NED EXP | 08:32 PM JIND Jind | 1d 1h 8m 1136 KM 27 stops | 09:40 PM NED Nanded | |||||||||
12456 - BKN DEE SF EXP | 04:55 AM JIND Jind | 2h 25m 114 KM 22 stops | 07:20 AM DEE Delhi | |||||||||
14036 - DAULADHAR EXP | 06:54 AM JIND Jind | 2h 16m 114 KM 19 stops | 09:10 AM DEE Delhi | |||||||||
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09703 - SIKR LHU SPL | 07:40 AM SIKR Sikar | 2h 50m 110 KM 12 stops | 10:30 AM LHU Loharu | |||||||||
09705 - JP SDLP HSP SPL | 01:05 PM JP Jaipur | 5h 35m 194 KM 14 stops | 06:40 PM SDLP Sadulpur | |||||||||
| Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
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09736 - RE FL SPECIAL | 07:55 AM BAGA Bhagega | 3h 101 KM 27 stops | 10:55 AM FL Phulera | |||||||||
19724 - RE FL EXP | 11:26 AM BAGA Bhagega | 2h 54m 101 KM 28 stops | 02:20 PM FL Phulera | |||||||||
19726 - RE FL EXP | 08:48 PM BAGA Bhagega | 2h 42m 101 KM 26 stops | 11:30 PM FL Phulera | |||||||||
22452 - CDG BDTS EXP | 12:39 PM NMK Nim Ka Thana | 18h 56m 1011 KM 28 stops | 07:35 AM BDTS Mumbai | |||||||||
22950 - DEE BDTS SF EXP | 06:59 PM NMK Nim Ka Thana | 20h 11m 1011 KM 27 stops | 03:10 PM BDTS Mumbai | |||||||||
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30 KM from CRWALooking for Mayar to Chirawa trains? You can choose from a large number of trains running regularly on this route. Mayar to Chirawa trains is considered to be the most preferred and efficient mode of transportation for commuting between these two cities. There are frequent daily trains that run between these cities.On a weekly basis, there are 5 trains running between Mayar to Chirawa.To get accurate information regarding Mayar to Chirawa trains, Mayar Chirawa Railway Timetable, and Mayar to Chirawa Train Fare, you can visit the Goibibo app or website. You can also book train ticket online through Goibibo in a few steps. The user-friendly interface, easy booking process and attractive offers on train ticket booking help the travellers in booking their tickets at the most reasonable prices. You can also do tatkal train ticket booking for Mayar to Chirawa Trains through Goibibo.
Mayar to Chirawa train timings and fare are the two main factors that compel travellers to opt for Mayar to Chirawa Trains for a hassle-free journey. 22738 - HSR SC EXP is the fastest among the Mayar to Chirawa Trains. It departs from Hisar Railway Station(HSR) at 01:50 PM and arrives at Hisar Railway Station(SDLP) at 02:40 PM, covering the distance in just 50 mins .While looking for an early morning train from Mayar to Chirawa, you can choose to travel via 14727 - SGNR TKJ EXP. It takes 2 hrs 22 mins to complete the journey, starting from Sidmukh Railway Station(SDMK) at 12:43 AM and reaching Chirawa at 03:05 AM.
The first train from Mayar to Chirawa is 14727 - SGNR TKJ EXP departing at 12:43 AM from Sidmukh Railway Station(SDMK).Some popular weekly trains on Mayar to Chirawa train route are 19808 - HSR KOTA EXP, 22738 - HSR SC EXP, 19814 - HSR KOTA EXP. Every Monday 19808 - HSR KOTA EXP departs from Mayar at 05:35 PM and arrives at Agra at None covering the entire distance in 2 hrs 53 mins .The boarding station for all Mayar to Chirawa trains are the Hisar Railway Station(HSR), Sidmukh Railway Station(SDMK), Narwasi Railway Station(NRWI), Hansi Railway Station(HNS), Dhansu Railway Station(DNX) while deboarding at Chirawa can be at Loharu Railway Station(LHU), Chirawa Railway Station(CRWA), Sadulpur Junction(SDLP), Hadyal Railway Station(HYL), Narnaul Railway Station(NNL).For all of the trains running on this route, you can check the live train running status, running history and PNR status on the Goibibo app and the website. Goibibo in collaboration with Indian railways also offers IRCTC registration and signup through its IRCTC Create User Id page. The stations are well-connected with the rest of the city with easy conveyance options. The Mayar to Chirawa train route witnesses regular rush of travellers. However, the large number of trains on this route provides direct and easy connectivity catering to the needs of all types of travellers.
Chirawa is one of the popular cities of India. There are plenty of amazing tourist spots in Chirawa that can make your journey memorable. You can book a Mayar to Chirawa Train and visit this gorgeous city with family and friends.
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There are plenty of trains running on the Mayar to Chirawa route everyday, so the train seat availability is sufficient. You can board a train to Chirawa from the popular railway stations of your city and reach there within a short period of time. Moreover, you will face no problem in boarding any Mayar to Chirawa train, as the train journey is comfortable as well as secure.
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Which trains are running from Mayar to Chirawa?
Total 28 trains runs from Mayar and Chirawa. Popular Trains that run from Mayar to Chirawa are 12240 - MMCT DURONTO EXP, 19808 - HSR KOTA EXP, 22738 - HSR SC EXP, 19814 - HSR KOTA EXP, 22475 - HSR CBE AC EXP. Book Now
How many Covid Special trains are currently running from Mayar to Chirawa?
28 Covid Special trains are currently running from Mayar to Chirawa. Book Now
Which is the fastest train from Mayar to Chirawa?
Fastest train from Mayar to Chirawa is 22738 - HSR SC EXP which takes 50 mins to reach Chirawa. Book Train Tickets
When does the first Mayar to Chirawa train leave?
The first train from Mayar to Chirawa is 14727 - SGNR TKJ EXP with departure at 12:43 AM from Sidmukh Railway Station(SDMK). Book Now
Which is the last train to Mayar from Chirawa ?
19808 - HSR KOTA EXP is the last train between Mayar from Chirawa with departure at 05:35 PM from Hisar Railway Station(HSR). Book Now
What is the travel distance and travel time from Mayar to Chirawa?
The approximate travel distance from Mayar to Chirawa is 66 KM and minimum travel time is 50 mins .
From which all stations in Mayar we can board trains to Chirawa?
Stations in Mayar where we can board trains to Chirawa are the Hisar Railway Station(HSR), Sidmukh Railway Station(SDMK), Narwasi Railway Station(NRWI), Hansi Railway Station(HNS), Dhansu Railway Station(DNX). Book Now
How to get the latest online information about my booking from Mayar to Chirawa Trains?
If you are travelling from Mayar to Chirawa, you can check PNR STATUS for latest tickets information can be checked through Goibibo train app or Goibibo website.
How to book tatkal tickets from Mayar to Chirawa?
You can book TATKAL TICKETS ONLINE, Booking starts from one day prior to the date of journey, from Mayar to Chirawa