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Timings shown are scheduled departures sourced from the official MTC website and verified by commuters; actual times may vary. TN Bus Stand is an independent platform and is not affiliated with MTC, TNSTC, SETC or any government body.

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18A

18A bus route: Royapuram to Kilambakkam – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 18A

ROYAPURAMKILAMBAKKAM

MTC VerifiedNight service
22Stops
304Daily trips
00:05First bus
23:45Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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At the stop

Scheduled to depart 22:55 from CHENNAI AIRPORT

Stops along this route

CHENNAI AIRPORT → KILAMBAKKAM

  1. ROYAPURAM

    22:55
  2. PARRYS CORNER

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  3. M.G.R.CENTRAL

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  4. P.OR & SONS

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  5. T.V.S

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  6. D.M.S

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  7. S.H.B

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  8. SAIDAPET

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  9. CONCORDE

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  10. GUINDY R.S

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  11. ST THOMAS MOUNT PO

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  12. MEENAMBAKKAM OLD AIRPORT

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  13. THIRUSOOLAM NATIONAL AIRPORT

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  14. PALLAVARAM

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  15. CHROMEPET

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  16. T.B.SANATORIUM

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  17. TAMBARAM

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  18. IRUMBULIYUR

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  19. PERUNGALATHUR

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  20. VANDALUR GATE

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  21. VANDALUR ZOO

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  22. KILAMBAKKAM

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MTC Official data. Timings are scheduled departures (last updated September 2026); actual departure may vary with traffic.

What is the MTC 18A bus route?

The 18A is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Royapuram and Kilambakkam, covering 22 stops. Key stops along the way include D.M.S, Meenambakkam Old Airport and Tambaram.

What time is the first and last 18A bus?

The first 18A bus departs at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. MTC operates 304 trips a day on this route.

Does the 18A bus run at night?

Yes. Route 18A has MTC night service in addition to its daytime trips.

MTC route data verified September 2026; corrections from local commuters.

Key stops on route 18A

  • First stopRoyapuram
  • Major stopD.M.S
  • Major stopMeenambakkam Old Airport
  • Major stopTambaram
  • Last stopKilambakkam

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