120F Bus Route Chennai: Oragadam to Royapuram Timings, Stops & Fare

120F Bus Route Overview

If you need to travel across the western and central suburbs of Chennai, the MTC 120F bus route is one of the most efficient transit paths available. Running directly between Oragadam and Royapuram BS, this route cuts straight through major commercial, industrial, and residential hubs like the Ambattur Industrial Estate, Ayanavaram, and Purasaiwakkam. It is highly favored by daily commuters, working professionals, and students alike.

Major Stops Along the 120F Bus Route

• Ambattur Industrial Estate
• Padi
• Purasaiwakkam
• Egmore
• Parrys Corner

Full List of Bus Stops: Oragadam to Royapuram (Forward Route)

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the forward journey for the 120F bus route:

1. Oragadam bus stand
2. Oragadam Church
3. Ayya Kovil
4. Lakshmi amman kovil
5. Government Hospital
6. Oragadam
7. Ambattur OT
8. Uzhavar Santhai
9. Canara bank
10. Dunlop
11. TI Miller
12. Telephone Exchange
13. Ambattur Industrial Exchange
14. Mannurpet
15. Britannia Bus stop
16. Yadhava Street
17. Korattur Signal
18. Lucas TVS
19. Sidco nagar
20. Nathamuni talkies
21. Villivakkam kalpana
22. Kallukadai
23. ICF
24. Kambara Arangam
25. Railway Quarters
26. Ayanavaram Joint Office
27. Noor Hotel
28. Sayani Theatre
29. ESI Hospital
30. Medavakkam mental Hospital
31. Kellys
32. Purasaiwakkam Madharsha
33. Purasaivakkam tank
34. Alagappa schools
35. MCTM School
36. Dasaprakash
37. YWCA
38. Thinathanthi
39. Hotel Everest
40. MGR Central Station
41. Central Dental College
42. High Court
43. Parrys corner
44. Beach station
45. Collector office
46. Clive battery
47. Royapuram BT

Return Route Bus Stops: Royapuram to Oragadam (Reverse Route)

For your return journey, the 120F bus route follows the exact reverse sequence of stops:

1. Royapuram BT
2. Clive battery
3. Collector office
4. Beach station
5. Parrys corner
6. High Court
7. Central Dental College
8. MGR Central Station
9. Hotel Everest
10. Thinathanthi
11. YWCA
12. Dasaprakash
13. MCTM School
14. Alagappa schools
15. Purasaivakkam tank
16. Purasaiwakkam Madharsha
17. Kellys
18. Medavakkam mental Hospital
19. ESI Hospital
20. Sayani Theatre
21. Noor Hotel
22. Ayanavaram Joint Office
23. Railway Quarters
24. Kambara Arangam
25. ICF
26. Kallukadai
27. Villivakkam kalpana
28. Nathamuni talkies
29. Sidco nagar
30. Lucas TVS
31. Korattur Signal
32. Yadhava Street
33. Britannia Bus stop
34. Mannurpet
35. Ambattur Industrial Exchange
36. Telephone Exchange
37. TI Miller
38. Dunlop
39. Canara bank
40. Uzhavar Santhai
41. Ambattur OT
42. Oragadam
43. Government Hospital
44. Lakshmi amman kovil
45. Ayya Kovil
46. Oragadam Church
47. Oragadam bus stand

Does the 120F Bus Route Connect to Any Metro Station?

Yes. If you disembark at the Egmore Thinathanthi bus stop, you can easily cross the road to access the Egmore Metro Station as well as the Suburban Railway network. Through this connection, commuters can access metro trains traveling toward the airport or board suburban trains heading toward Chengalpattu.

Smart Commuter Connectivity & Alternatives for the 120F Bus Route

The 120F bus route serves as an excellent transit backbone with several convenient connecting routes:

• If you get down at the Ambattur OT bus stand, you can transfer to route 147C to reach T. Nagar.
• If you get down at the Ambattur OT bus stand, you can take route 77 to reach the Koyambedu bus stand.
• If you get down at the Ambattur Industrial Estate, you can catch route D70 to travel to Guindy and Velachery.
• If the 120F bus route is heavily crowded and you plan to reach the backside of the Egmore railway station, you can alternatively board routes 40A, 40H, or 71E.
• If you get down at the Ambattur OT bus stand, you can walk to the opposite side to the Singapore Shoppe bus stop and take route 62 or 65B to reach Poonamallee.

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Summary of the 120F Bus Route Advantages

The 120F bus route is highly utilized by female commuters because ordinary buses operate along this path, which offer free travel for women. Consequently, many working women and students rely heavily on this service. While Oragadam residents usually have to drop off at the main road bus stop and walk a short distance to reach their neighborhoods, the MTC operates this specific route to drop passengers directly at the Oragadam area end point. During the evening hours, a high volume of commuters uses this bus to reach the terminal points of Oragadam.

The route experiences maximum passenger congestion between Oragadam and the Ambattur Industrial Estate due to the heavy influx of working professionals heading to the industrial area. Furthermore, it conveniently connects to the rear entrance of the Egmore Railway Station and the MGR Central Railway Station. For those interested in retail shopping, the 120F bus route directly links to major commercial locations, including Pothys Padi, Saravana Stores Padi, Purasaiwakkam Madharsha, and Parrys Corner. It also provides direct access to the Chennai Rail Museum, a popular destination for families and children.

Important Note: Bus timings, potential route diversions, and service frequencies on the 120F bus route are subject to change due to daily traffic conditions, ongoing road works, public festivals, operational requirements, or standard schedule revisions by the MTC. Passengers are highly encouraged to verify the latest timetables at their nearest bus depot or track live vehicle data via the Chennai One app before commencing their journey.