Delhi Cantt Metro Station: Directions, Gates, Lines, Timings, Facilities

There is a quieter rhythm around Delhi Cantt Metro Station compared to Delhi’s market-heavy stops. Here, the city feels more disciplined — wide roads, cantonment lanes, military areas, hospitals, colleges, railway links and buses moving through a calmer but important transport belt. It is not the kind of station that shouts for attention, but for people travelling to Delhi Cantonment, Brar Square, Naraina, Army College and South Campus side, it quietly does an essential job.

Located near Hospital Road, Brar Square, Delhi Cantonment, this station sits on the Pink Line of Delhi Metro. It helps connect the cantonment area with important parts of Delhi such as Rajouri Garden, Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, INA, Lajpat Nagar, Anand Vihar and Maujpur-Babarpur side. Delhi Cantt Metro Station is an elevated station with station code DLIC and was opened as part of Delhi Metro Phase III.

Quick Overview of Delhi Cantt Metro Station

Delhi Cantt Metro Station Lines

Delhi Cantt Metro Station is located on the Pink Line of Delhi Metro. The Pink Line is one of the major corridors of the network and connects several important residential, commercial and interchange areas across Delhi. DMRC lists Delhi Cantt on Line 7, commonly known as the Pink Line.

From Delhi Cantt, passengers can travel towards Naraina Vihar, Mayapuri, Rajouri Garden, Punjabi Bagh West and Majlis Park on one side. In the other direction, trains go towards Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh, Bhikaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, Dilli Haat-INA, South Extension, Lajpat Nagar, Anand Vihar and Maujpur-Babarpur side.

The nearby stations are Naraina Vihar and Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus. For Blue Line connectivity, passengers can change at Rajouri Garden. For Yellow Line connectivity, Dilli Haat-INA is a useful interchange.

How to Reach Delhi Cantt Metro Station

Delhi Cantt is easy to reach through the Pink Line and its nearby interchange stations.

From Rajouri Garden, take the Pink Line towards Maujpur-Babarpur / Shiv Vihar side and get down at Delhi Cantt.

From Dilli Haat-INA, take the Pink Line towards Majlis Park side. Delhi Cantt comes on the same route.

From Lajpat Nagar, board the Pink Line towards Majlis Park and get down at Delhi Cantt.

From Anand Vihar, take the Pink Line towards Majlis Park. No line change is needed.

From Rajiv Chowk, take the Blue Line to Rajouri Garden, then change to the Pink Line towards Delhi Cantt.

From New Delhi Railway Station, take the Yellow Line to Dilli Haat-INA, then change to the Pink Line towards Majlis Park.

Delhi Cantt Metro Station Gates

Delhi Cantt Metro Station has two entry and exit gates. These gates serve Army College, Brar Square, Air Force Station and Naraina side. Station information sources list Gate 1 towards Army College and Gate 2 towards Brar Square, Air Force Station and Naraina.

For Army College of Medical Sciences, Gate 1 is useful. For Brar Square, Air Force Station and Naraina, Gate 2 is better. Since the station serves cantonment-side areas, passengers should check road access and local transport before travelling to restricted or defence areas.

Delhi Cantt Metro Station Timings

Delhi Cantt Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. However, exact first and last train timings can change depending on the direction, day and DMRC schedule.

Some station guides list first trains around 6:25 AM to 6:29 AM depending on platform direction, with last trains running late in the evening or night. Since timings may change during weekends, holidays or operational changes, passengers should check the DMRC app, official journey planner or live station display boards before travelling early morning or late night.

Facilities at Delhi Cantt Metro Station

Delhi Cantt Metro Station has useful passenger facilities for daily travel. These include ticket counters, metro card support, QR ticketing, lifts, escalators, staircases, security checking, CCTV monitoring and clear direction signs.

Station information also lists facilities such as first aid, ATMs, bathrooms and accessibility for differently-abled passengers. The station is elevated, so passengers should use lifts or escalators if carrying luggage or travelling with elderly family members.

Nearby Places from Delhi Cantt Metro Station

Delhi Cantt Metro Station is useful for cantonment-side travel, college visits, railway access and local movement around West Delhi and South-West Delhi.

Some important nearby places include:

• Army College of Medical Sciences
• Brar Square
• Air Force Station
• Naraina
• Delhi Cantonment area
• Base Hospital Delhi Cantt side
• Garrison Engineer Bus Stop
• Delhi Cantt Railway Station side
• Brar Square Railway Station
• Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus side
• Rajouri Garden side
• Mayapuri side

FAQs — Delhi Cantt Metro Station

Q1. Which metro line is available at Delhi Cantt Metro Station?

A: Delhi Cantt Metro Station is on the Pink Line of Delhi Metro. It connects with stations such as Rajouri Garden, Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, INA, Lajpat Nagar and Anand Vihar.

Q2. Which gate is best for Army College?

A: Gate 1 is useful for Army College side.

Q3. Which gate is best for Brar Square and Naraina?

A: Gate 2 is best for Brar Square, Air Force Station and Naraina side.

Q4. Can I reach Rajouri Garden from Delhi Cantt Metro Station?

A: Yes. Take the Pink Line towards Majlis Park side. Rajouri Garden comes on the same route and also connects with the Blue Line.