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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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42M

42M bus route: Island Ground to M.M.B.T. – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 42M

ISLAND GROUNDM.M.B.T.

MTC Verified
12Stops
28Daily trips
05:15First bus
21:25Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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Scheduled to depart 06:55 from ISLAND GROUND

Stops along this route

ISLAND GROUND → M.M.B.T

  1. ISLAND GROUND

    06:55
  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

    —
  10. RETTERI

    —
  11. BUS BAY-17TH KM

    —
  12. M.M.B.T.

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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 42M bus route?

The 42M is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Island Ground and M.M.B.T., covering 12 stops. Key stops along the way include P1.Police Station, Veenus and Kolathur.

What time is the first and last 42M bus?

The first 42M bus departs at 05:15 and the last at 21:25. MTC operates 28 trips a day on this route.

Does the 42M bus run at night?

Route 42M 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 42M

  • First stopIsland Ground
  • Major stopP1.Police Station
  • Major stopVeenus
  • Major stopKolathur
  • Last stopM.M.B.T.

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