WayviaWayvia
MTJBraj Pilgrim & Quad-Track Interchange
North Central Railway (NCR)

Mathura Junction Layover & Transfer Guide

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh • 10 Operating Platforms

A strategic 4-direction junction where the Delhi-Mumbai Western Trunk splits from the Delhi-Chennai Central Trunk. Critical interchange for pilgrims visiting Vrindavan and Govardhan.

Min Layover Buffer
30 mins
Total Platforms
10 Platforms
Executive Lounge
Waiting Hall Only
Cloakroom Tariff
₹25 / 24 hrs

Station Entrances & Exit Portals

Major Indian junctions have completely different access roads on either side. Avoid taxi drop-offs on the wrong side.

Platform 1 (Main City Side)

Opens directly to city bus stand, e-rickshaws to Krishna Janmabhoomi & Vrindavan.

Best For: Pilgrims heading to Vrindavan temple circuit.
Platform 9/10 (Refinery Side)

Backside entrance near highway bypass.

Best For: Quick taxi bypass towards Agra National Highway.

Layover Facilities & Cloakroom Rules

Essential station services verified against Indian Railways guidelines.

Cloakroom & Luggage Storage
  • • Location: Platform 1, near Station Master's Office
  • • Rate: ₹25 per luggage item per 24 hours
  • • Mandatory Rule: Mandatory lock & chain for luggage.
Executive Lounge & Waiting Halls
  • • Lounge: No private lounge; 24x7 Upper Class AC Waiting Halls available.
  • • Night Safety: Main Concourse AC Waiting Room on Platform 1.
Retiring Rooms & Dormitory

AC dormitories and private rooms are available at Mathura Junction for travelers holding a confirmed or RAC PNR ticket.

Book Retiring Room on IRCTC
Food, Dining & E-Catering
  • • Famous Mathura Peda stalls on PF 1 & 2
  • • Pure vegetarian food stalls
  • • Seat delivery available via IRCTC eCatering / Swiggy on platform

Connecting Corridors via Mathura Junction

Key cross-country routes that change trains at MTJ:

Mathura ↔ Agra Cantt (48 km Rail Shuttle)

Key Trains: Gatimaan Express (12050), Taj Express, Taj Shuttles

Search MTJ → AGC Route on Wayvia

Mathura ↔ Kota / Mumbai Corridor

Key Trains: August Kranti Rajdhani, Golden Temple Mail (12904)

Search MTJ → KOTA Route on Wayvia