Request suggestions - should I take train or Govt buses from Kanpur to Prayagraj

Dear wonderful people of Kanpur, I am arriving at Kanpur on 18th Feb. On 19th Feb at 5:30am I have booked a 1st AC train to Prayagraj from Govindpuri station. I have aged Father in law and Mother in law with me. Do you think we can board the train - considering so much news we are hearing about rush in trains. Also we heard that even in AC coaches people are boarding without tickets and that we may not get seats. Alternatively please let me know from where do we get Govt. Buses to Prayagraj. In case if we cannot board the train, we are thinking of going by bus. What other alternatives do you suggest.