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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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42 bus route: Island Ground to Periyar Nagar – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 42

ISLAND GROUNDPERIYAR NAGAR

MTC VerifiedNight service
9Stops
136Daily trips
04:50First bus
21:55Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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Scheduled to depart 19:50 from G.K.M.COLONY

Stops along this route

G.K.M.COLONY → ISLAND GROUND

  1. ISLAND GROUND

    19:50
  2. M.G.R.CENTRAL

    —
  3. CHOOLAI MILL

    —
  4. P1.POLICE STATION

    —
  5. GANESH PURAM

    —
  6. PERAMBUR

    —
  7. VEENUS

    —
  8. AGARAM

    —
  9. PERIYAR NAGAR

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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 42 bus route?

The 42 is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Island Ground and Periyar Nagar, covering 9 stops. Key stops along the way include Choolai Mill, Ganesh Puram and Veenus.

What time is the first and last 42 bus?

The first 42 bus departs at 04:50 and the last at 21:55. MTC operates 136 trips a day on this route.

Does the 42 bus run at night?

Yes. Route 42 has MTC night service in addition to its daytime trips.

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

Key stops on route 42

  • First stopIsland Ground
  • Major stopChoolai Mill
  • Major stopGanesh Puram
  • Major stopVeenus
  • Last stopPeriyar Nagar

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