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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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18M bus route: Vadapalani to Tambaram – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 18M

VADAPALANITAMBARAM

MTC Verified
12Stops
24Daily trips
05:25First bus
21:25Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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Scheduled to depart 06:35 from TAMBARAM WEST

Stops along this route

TAMBARAM WEST → VADAPALANI B.S

  1. VADAPALANI

    06:35
  2. JN OF P.T.R ROAD/KAMARAJ RD

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  3. MUTHUMARIAMMAN KOVIL

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  4. K.K.NAGAR

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  5. JAFFARKHAN PET

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  6. ST THOMAS MOUNT PO

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  7. MEENAMBAKKAM OLD AIRPORT

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  8. THIRUSOOLAM NATIONAL AIRPORT

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  9. PALLAVARAM

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  10. CHROMEPET

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  11. T.B.SANATORIUM

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  12. TAMBARAM

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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 18M bus route?

The 18M is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Vadapalani and Tambaram, covering 12 stops. Key stops along the way include K.K.Nagar, Meenambakkam Old Airport and Pallavaram.

What time is the first and last 18M bus?

The first 18M bus departs at 05:25 and the last at 21:25. MTC operates 24 trips a day on this route.

Does the 18M bus run at night?

Route 18M runs during regular daytime hours; no dedicated night service is listed for it.

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

Key stops on route 18M

  • First stopVadapalani
  • Major stopK.K.Nagar
  • Major stopMeenambakkam Old Airport
  • Major stopPallavaram
  • Last stopTambaram

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