About Churchgate Station
Named after the Old Church Gate, a demolished gate of Bombay Fort. One of Mumbai's most iconic stations serving South Mumbai's business district.
What to expect: The station has 7 platforms and 8 tracks, serving the Western Line. Around 450K passengers use this station daily. It gets busy during rush hour but manageable otherwise.
Getting around: Step out of Churchgate station and you're within walking distance of Marine Drive, Eros Cinema, Oval Maidan plus 1 other spots. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are usually available right outside the station entrance. You can also connect to Mumbai Metro here for reaching areas the local trains don't cover.
A bit of history: This station has been part of Mumbai's lifeline since 1931 – that's 95 years of serving the city's commuters.
What You'll Find Here
Churchgate station has these facilities available for commuters:
Where Can You Go From Here?
These places are all within easy reach of Churchgate station – most are a short walk away:
Connect to Mumbai Metro
Good news – you can switch to Mumbai Metro from here. The Metro is air-conditioned, less crowded than local trains, and covers areas the suburban railway doesn't reach. Perfect for avoiding the local train rush during peak hours.
Stations Next Door
These are the stations immediately before and after Churchgate on the line: