40A Bus Route Chennai: Pattabiram Stand to Anna Square Timings, Stops & Fare

40A Bus Route Overview

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

While it covers a relatively long distance, the 40A bus route is incredibly useful for daily commuters because it connects seamlessly with primary Metro stations and suburban rail lines.

Major Stops Along the 40A Bus Route

• Pattabiram
• Avadi
• Ambattur
• Anna Nagar
• Aminjikkarai
• Egmore
• Triplicane
• Anna Square

Full List of Bus Stops: Pattabiram to Anna Square (Forward Route)

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

1. Pattabiram BT
2. VAO Office
3. Hindu College
4. Sekkadu
5. Kavarapalayam
6. Avadi Check Post
7. Avadi BT
8. Avadi Tube Products
9. Murugappa Polytechnic
10. Vaishnavi Nagar
11. Thirumullaivoyal
12. Manikandapuram
13. Saraswathi Nagar
14. Stedford Hospital
15. Ambattur OT
16. Uzhavar Santhai
17. Canara Bank
18. Dunlop
19. TI Miller
20. Telephone Exchange
21. Ambattur Industrial Estate
22. Ambit IT Park
23. Wavin
24. Golden Flats
25. Collector Nagar
26. Thirumangalam EB Office
27. Anna Nagar 12th Main Road
28. Blue Star
29. Anna Nagar Roundana
30. Chinthamani
31. Shenoy Nagar
32. Aminjikarai
33. Aminjikarai Market
34. Pachaiyappas College
35. Taylors Road
36. KMC Hospital
37. Neyveli House
38. Dasaprakash
39. TN Sports Authority
40. Egmore Railway Station
41. Albert Theatre
42. Egmore Court
43. Pudupet Market
44. Shanthi Theatre
45. D1 Police Station
46. Kalaivanar Arangam
47. Triplicane Bells Road
48. Triplicane
49. Presidency College
50. Chepauk
51. Anna Square BT

Return Route Bus Stops: Anna Square to Pattabiram (Reverse Route)

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

1. Anna Square BT
2. Chepauk
3. Presidency College
4. Triplicane
5. Triplicane Bells Road
6. Kalaivanar Arangam
7. D1 Police Station
8. Shanthi Theatre
9. Pudupet Market
10. Egmore Court
11. Albert Theatre
12. Egmore Railway Station
13. TN Sports Authority
14. Dasaprakash
15. Neyveli House
16. KMC Hospital
17. Taylors Road
18. Pachaiyappas College
19. Aminjikarai Market
20. Aminjikarai
21. Shenoy Nagar
22. Chinthamani
23. Anna Nagar Roundana
24. Blue Star
25. Anna Nagar 12th Main Road
26. Thirumangalam EB Office
27. Collector Nagar
28. Golden Flats
29. Wavin
30. Ambit IT Park
31. Ambattur Industrial Estate
32. Telephone Exchange
33. TI Miller
34. Dunlop
35. Canara Bank
36. Uzhavar Santhai
37. Ambattur OT
38. Stedford Hospital
39. Saraswathi Nagar
40. Manikandapuram
41. Thirumullaivoyal
42. Vaishnavi Nagar
43. Murugappa Polytechnic
44. Avadi Tube Products
45. Avadi BT
46. Avadi Check Post
47. Kavarapalayam
48. Sekkadu
49. Hindu College
50. VAO Office
51. Pattabiram BT

Does the 40A Bus Route Connect to Koyambedu Bus Stand?

No, the 40A bus route does not connect to Koyambedu directly. However, you can get down at Thirumangalam and board bus route 77 to easily reach Koyambedu.

Smart Commuter Connectivity & Alternatives

The 40A bus route offers excellent connectivity across the city through several strategic transit switches:

• For Poonamallee: De-board at Avadi Check Post and take bus route 62 or 65B.
• For Redhills: De-board at the Stedford Hospital bus stop and switch to bus route 62.
• For the Metro & Airport/Central: Get down at Thirumangalam; the Metro station is within short walking distance.
• For Loyola College or T. Nagar: De-board at Aminjikarai and walk behind the Ampa Skywalk Mall to catch bus route 147C or other connected services.
• For Central Station, Parrys Corner, & Thiruvottriyur: Alight at the Dasaprakash bus stop and take bus route 101.

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.

Summary of the 40A Bus Route Advantages

The 40A bus route is highly beneficial for the student community as it stops near major educational institutions. It directly serves or connects to Hindu College, Murugappa Polytechnic, Valliammal Women’s College, Kandasami Men’s College, Pachaiyappa’s College, Presidency College, and Madras University. Additionally, commuters can get down at Avadi Bus Stand and take bus 61E to reach Veltech University.

Since the route stops directly at the front entrance of Egmore Railway Station, it is incredibly convenient for train travelers. Movie lovers can also utilize the 40A bus route to easily reach popular entertainment hubs and theaters, including Meenakshi Theatre, Rakki Cinemas, Ampa Skywalk, Ega Theatre, Sangam Theatre, Albert Theatre, and Shanthi Theatre. Note that bus route 40H operates on a very similar path with only minor variations in specific stops.

Important Note: Bus timings, route diversions, and service frequencies on the 40A bus route 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.