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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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Data updated September 2026

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242 bus route: Island Ground to Redhills – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 242

ISLAND GROUNDREDHILLS

MTC VerifiedNight service
13Stops
384Daily trips
04:00First bus
23:28Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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At the stop

Scheduled to depart 20:30 from ISLAND GROUND

Stops along this route

ISLAND GROUND → K.KANNADASAN NAGAR

  1. ISLAND GROUND

    20:30
  2. M.G.R.CENTRAL

    —
  3. DOVETON

    —
  4. P1.POLICE STATION

    —
  5. JAMALAYA

    —
  6. VEENUS

    —
  7. S.R.P. COLONY

    —
  8. KOLATHUR/NEHRU RD JN

    —
  9. VINAYAGAPURAM

    —
  10. KATHIRVEDU

    —
  11. KAVANGARAI

    —
  12. AYURVEDA ASHRAMAM

    —
  13. REDHILLS

    —
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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 242 bus route?

The 242 is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Island Ground and Redhills, covering 13 stops. Key stops along the way include P1.Police Station, S.R.P. Colony and Kathirvedu.

What time is the first and last 242 bus?

The first 242 bus departs at 04:00 and the last at 23:28. MTC operates 384 trips a day on this route.

Does the 242 bus run at night?

Yes. Route 242 has MTC night service in addition to its daytime trips.

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

Key stops on route 242

  • First stopIsland Ground
  • Major stopP1.Police Station
  • Major stopS.R.P. Colony
  • Major stopKathirvedu
  • Last stopRedhills

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