40H Bus Route Chennai: Avadi to Anna Square Timings, Stops & Fare

40H Bus Route Overview

If you need to travel across the western and southern suburbs of Chennai, the 40H bus route is one of the most efficient transit paths available. Running directly between Avadi BT and Anna Square BT, this route cuts straight through major commercial and residential hubs like Anna Nagar, Nungambakkam, Egmore, and Triplicane.

While it is a relatively long journey, it is incredibly useful for everyday commuters because it connects you directly to primary Metro stations and suburban rail lines.

Major Stops along the 40H Bus Route

• Anna Nagar
• Loyola College
• Egmore Court
• Shanthi Theatre
• Triplicane
• Chepauk

Full List of Bus Stops (Avadi to Anna Square)

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the forward journey for the 40H bus route:

1. Avadi BT
2. Tube Products
3. Murugappa Polytechnic
4. Vaishnavi Nagar
5. Thirumullaivoyal
6. Manikandapuram
7. Saraswathi Nagar
8. Stedford Hospital
9. Ambattur OT
10. Uzhavar Santhai
11. Canara Bank
12. Dunlop
13. TI Miller
14. Telephone Exchange
15. Ambattur Industrial Estate
16. Mannurpet
17. Britannia
18. Padi Yadhava Street
19. Lucas TVS
20. Wheels India Junction
21. Anna Nagar West Depot
22. Thirumangalam
23. Anna Nagar 12th Main Road
24. Blue Star
25. Anna Nagar Roundana
26. Aminjikarai Police Station
27. Anna Siddha Hospital
28. Ampa Skywalk
29. Mehta Nagar
30. Nungambakkam Railway Station
31. Loyola College
32. Sterling Road
33. Shastri Bhavan
34. DPI
35. Nungambakkam IDM
36. Egmore Court
37. Shanthi Theatre
38. D1 Police Station
39. Kalaivanar Arangam
40. Bells Road
41. Triplicane
42. Presidency College
43. Chepauk
44. Anna Square BT

Return Route Bus Stops (Anna Square to Avadi)

For your return journey, the 40H bus route follows the exact reverse sequence of stops:

1. Anna Square BT
2. Chepauk
3. Presidency College
4. Triplicane
5. Bells Road
6. Kalaivanar Arangam
7. D1 Police Station
8. Shanthi Theatre
9. Egmore Court
10. Nungambakkam IDM
11. DPI
12. Shastri Bhavan
13. Sterling Road
14. Loyola College
15. Nungambakkam Railway Station
16. Mehta Nagar
17. Ampa Skywalk
18. Anna Siddha Hospital
19. Aminjikarai Police Station
20. Anna Nagar Roundana
21. Blue Star
22. Anna Nagar 12th Main Road
23. Thirumangalam
24. Anna Nagar West Depot
25. Wheels India Junction
26. Lucas TVS
27. Padi Yadhava Street
28. Britannia
29. Mannurpet
30. Ambattur Industrial Estate
31. Telephone Exchange
32. TI Miller
33. Dunlop
34. Canara Bank
35. Uzhavar Santhai
36. Ambattur OT
37. Stedford Hospital
38. Saraswathi Nagar
39. Manikandapuram
40. Thirumullaivoyal
41. Vaishnavi Nagar
42. Murugappa Polytechnic
43. Tube Products
44. Avadi BT

Does the 40H Bus Connect to Egmore or Central Railway Station?

The 40H bus route does not drop you directly inside the Egmore or Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (MGR Central), but you can easily transfer using these options:

• To Reach Egmore: Get down at the Egmore Court bus stop. From there, it is a brief 10 to 15-minute walk to Egmore Railway Station.
• To Reach MGR Central via Train: Once you reach Egmore Railway Station using the method above, take a local suburban train to Chennai Park Station. Walk out of Park Station, and you will find an underground pedestrian subway that leads directly into MGR Central.
• To Reach MGR Central via Metro: Alternatively, deboard the bus at the Thirumangalam stop and take a direct Metro train to MGR Central, which gets you there in just 15 to 20 minutes.

Smart Commuter Connectivity & Alternatives

Planning your transfers ahead of time makes traveling via the 40H bus route a breeze:

• Going to the Airport? Get off at Thirumangalam and catch a direct Metro train to the Chennai International Airport.
• Heading North? Get off at the Wheels India Junction stop and catch bus route 121G to easily reach Madhavaram or Kaviarasu Kannadasan Nagar.
• Missed your bus? If you miss the 40H, look out for bus route 40A, which also goes towards Marina Beach.
• Heading to T. Nagar? Alight at the Ambattur OT bus stand and transfer to bus route 147C.

Want to track MTC buses in real-time? Check out our complete step-by-step guide on how to use the Chennai One app to book tickets and monitor routes directly from your phone.

College & Landmark Access

This route is highly popular with students as it passes within walking distance of several prominent institutions, including Madras University, Presidency College, Loyola College, Valliammal Women’s College, Kandasami Naidu College for Men, and Anna Adarsh College (accessible via the Government Siddha Hospital stop).

It also drops you right outside Ampa Skywalk Mall. If you want to visit VR Mall, simply get off at the Thirumangalam stop—it is just a short walk away.

Match Day Alert: The bus passes right by the famous Chepauk Stadium. During IPL matches or major international cricket fixtures, this route gets exceptionally crowded. Plan accordingly!

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