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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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42C

42C bus route: Island Ground to Teachers Colony – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 42C

ISLAND GROUNDTEACHERS COLONY

MTC Verified
11Stops
28Daily trips
05:25First bus
21:17Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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At the stop

Scheduled to depart 12:45 from ISLAND GROUND

Stops along this route

ISLAND GROUND → PERAMBUR B.S

  1. ISLAND GROUND

    12:45
  2. M.G.R.CENTRAL

    —
  3. CHOOLAI MILL

    —
  4. P1.POLICE STATION

    —
  5. GANESH PURAM

    —
  6. PERAMBUR

    —
  7. VEENUS

    —
  8. S.R.P. COLONY

    —
  9. KOLATHUR/NEHRU RD JN

    —
  10. VINAYAGAPURAM

    —
  11. TEACHERS COLONY

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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 42C bus route?

The 42C is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Island Ground and Teachers Colony, covering 11 stops. Key stops along the way include P1.Police Station, Perambur and Kolathur/Nehru Rd Jn.

What time is the first and last 42C bus?

The first 42C bus departs at 05:25 and the last at 21:17. MTC operates 28 trips a day on this route.

Does the 42C bus run at night?

Route 42C 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 42C

  • First stopIsland Ground
  • Major stopP1.Police Station
  • Major stopPerambur
  • Major stopKolathur/Nehru Rd Jn
  • Last stopTeachers Colony

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