Know these details about Mettupalayam Railway Station before planning your Ooty trip

Hello reader,

I hope you came here for all the useful information about the Mettupalayam Railway Station.

So we are straight away going to the topic. 

Why You should Know : A trip in Nilgiri Mountain Railway is one of the most sought items by tourists during Ooty trip. Click here to read more & click here to see video of steam locomotive. The meter gauge - mountain train starts from this station.

Station code : MTP . If you are trying to book online talkal ticket from/to this station, just enter this code in the required form. It will speed-up your booking process & help secure your reservation. Let me remind you, NEVER EVER GO WITHOUT RESERVING SEATS IN THE HILL TRAIN.

Location : Click here to see Mettupalayam Railway Station in google map. I created a simple sketch of Mettupalayam town using paint. This map will give a clarified idea regarding the location.

How To Reach :

From Coimbatore : These two towns are well-connected by Road & Rail. Distance - 38 km. You have 4 options.

1. Own Vehicle
2. Cab/Taxi - Ola & Uber have not yet started service. But few other online taxis are available. Just have a google search & compare the rates. 
3. Regular buses service by state transport corporation & private operators - Government buses start from Coimbatore (Gandhipuram bus station and 'Mettupalayam Road' bus station)at every 15 minutes from 6 AM - 6 PM. Click here for the time table & online booking of Government buses. Private service providers can be searched Google.
4. Train -   There are four unreserved passenger trains (except Sundays) & one Express train (Daily).

          Time Table of Trains 

Have A Look Of Steam Locomotive At Mettupalayam

• 12671/Nilagiri (Blue Mountain) Express - 5.15 AM - 6.15 AM. Click here to reserve online if you want to go by sleeper/AC coaches. This is the option for those travellers who have to catch Ooty train from Mettupalayam.
• 56146/Coimbatore - Mettupalayam Passenger (UnReserved) - 09.30 AM - 10.20 AM.
• 56148/Coimbatore - Mettupalayam Passenger (UnReserved) - 11.50 AM - 12.40 PM
• 56150/Coimbatore - Mettupalayam Passenger (UnReserved) - 03.15 PM - 04.05 PM
• 56144/Coimbatore - Mettupalayam Passenger (UnReserved) - 05.55 PM - 06.45 PM

Click here for viewing the detailed timetable of trains. 

Mettupalayam To Ooty/Udagamandalam Train Schedule :

• 56136/Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam MG Passenger - 07.10 AM - 12.00 PM

 

Ooty/Udagamandalam To Mettupalayam Train Schedule :

• 56137/Udagamandalam - Mettupalayam MG Passenger- 02.00 PM - 05.35 PM

Let me Remind You Once Again !!

NEVER EVER GO WITHOUT RESERVING IN ADVANCE IN THIS HILL TRAIN.   

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 Tip : If you couldn't reserve/secure an unreserved ticket from Mettupalayam, don't worry. Catch an Ooty bus & get down at Coonoor. You will get 2nd class ticket from there to Ooty. 

Facilities/Amenities : 

• Parking lot available.
• Retiring Rooms - Limited number of non AC Double Bed room without online booking. 
• A rail museum featuring the history and working of Nilagiri Mountain Railway.
• A canteen (Vegetarian food only) serving decent food especially at morning. 
• Separate waiting rooms with toilet facility for men & ladies.
• Bus station nearby.
• Telephone inquiry - 04254-22285.
• Catering facility for group passengers - 9789521304, 9790639916.

Other information :

• This station is under Salem division of Southern Railway.
• Elevation: 330 m above sea level
• Click here for a brief write-up by Indian Railways on Nilagiri Mountain Railway.
• Click here for having a view of steam locomotive of Nilagiri Mountain Railway.