Taxila Cantt Railway Station
ٹیکسلا کینٹ
33.74175, 72.81447
About Taxila Cantt
Taxila Cantt railway station serves Taxila, home to one of Pakistan's most significant archaeological landscapes.
Facilities & Connections
The station sits on the Rawalpindi–Peshawar corridor and is a convenient stop for visitors to the nearby ruins.
History
Taxila's ancient ruins, dating back over two millennia to the Gandhara civilisation, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
Live Trains — Current Train Status
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Taxila CanttTrain Schedule — Arrivals & Departures
| # | Train | Route | Arrival | Departure | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thall Express #130 | Rawalpindi Jn → Multan Cantt | 7:39:00 AM | 7:41:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 2 | Rawalpindi Passenger #267 | Rawalpindi → Havelian | 8:41:00 AM | 8:43:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 3 | Hazara Express #12 | Havelian → Karachi City | 3:54:00 PM | 3:56:00 PM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 4 | 340 #340 | → | 11:02:00 AM | 11:12:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 5 | 338 #338 | → | 11:08:00 AM | 11:10:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 6 | 336 #336 | → | 11:08:00 AM | 11:10:00 AM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 7 | Rawalpindi Passenger #268 | Havelian → Rawalpindi | 8:17:00 PM | 8:19:00 PM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 8 | Awam Express #14 | Peshawar Cantt → Karachi Cantt | 11:19:00 AM | 11:21:00 AM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 9 | ZBKH DN (ENG No 9034) #335 | Yousuf Wala Railway Station → Nowshera Jn → | 2:15:00 PM | 2:17:00 PM | Passing | Scheduled | Open |
| 10 | Thall Express #129 | Multan Cantt → Rawalpindi Jn | 9:00:00 PM | 9:02:00 PM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 11 | Hazara Express #11 | Karachi City → Havelian | 2:44:00 PM | 2:46:00 PM | Passing | Live | Open |
| 12 | Awam Express #13 | Karachi Cantt → Peshawar Cantt | 2:25:00 PM | 2:27:00 PM | Passing | Live | Open |
* Timetable is read from saved station schedule data. For official confirmation call PR Helpline 117.
Direct Connections from Taxila Cantt
Trains calling at Taxila Cantt run directly towards these stations — open one to see its own live arrivals:
How to Reach Taxila Cantt
Taxila Cantt railway station is located in Taxila, Punjab. Use the View on Map button above for exact directions from your location — ride-hailing apps and local transport can drop you at the station entrance. Aim to arrive 45–60 minutes before your scheduled departure, and check the live delay on this page first so you don't wait for a late train.
Travel Tips for Taxila Cantt
- Check your train's live position here before leaving for the station.
- Carry your original CNIC — ticket checks match the passenger name to the ID.
- Book ahead for Eid and holiday travel; see the online booking guide.
- Estimate your fare with the fare calculator before you buy.
Taxila Cantt Railway Station — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people usually need before tracking a train, checking timing, or planning a trip.
- Taxila Cantt is served by 12 scheduled Pakistan Railways services. See the schedule table above for the full list.
- The earliest scheduled departure is Thall Express 130DN (130) at 7:41:00 AM, and the latest is Thall Express 129UP (129) at 9:02:00 PM. Check each train's live page before travelling, as running times shift with delays.
- Services calling here include Thall Express 130DN, Rawalpindi Passenger 267UP, Hazara Express 12DN, 340, 338, 336 and 6 more. Open any train in the schedule table for its live status and full route.
- Direct services from Taxila Cantt run towards Havelian, Multan Cantt, Chaklala, Karachi City, Peshawar Cantt, Karachi Cantt — see the Direct Connections section for links to each station's live page.
- Taxila Cantt is in Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan (coordinates 33.7417, 72.8145). Use the map link above for directions.
- The closest station is Wah, about 11 km away. More nearby options are listed under Other Stations in Punjab.
- Yes — the Live Right Now board on this page shows every tracked train currently running to or from Taxila Cantt, with its GPS position, delay in minutes, and expected arrival time. It's free and needs no signup.
- Search the train by name or number on PakTrainLive, or watch this page's live board. The delay shown is calculated from the train's actual GPS position, so it stays accurate as the journey progresses.