Maghar · How to Reach
How to Reach Maghar
Maghar is well connected to major cities in Uttar Pradesh by rail and road. The information below is based on the most reliable sources available.
VerifiedBy Rail
- Maghar has its own railway station — Maghar railway station (code: MHH) — on the Lucknow-Gorakhpur line (North Eastern Railway), located beside NH-28.
- The rail distance from Gorakhpur to Maghar is approximately 25 km.
- The rail-route distance from Varanasi to Maghar is approximately 252 km (via Gorakhpur).
By Air
- The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport.
- Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is about 265 km from Maghar, offering domestic and limited international flights.
By Road
- Maghar lies on National Highway 28, connecting it to Gorakhpur (east) and, via Basti/Faizabad (Ayodhya)/Barabanki, to Lucknow.
- Maghar is roughly 5-9 km from the district headquarters, Khalilabad.
- The road journey from Lucknow to Maghar takes approximately 6 hours (about 265 km).
Distances are approximate and may vary slightly by source. Please confirm current transport information before travelling.