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Route 7M at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Route Number | 7M (MTC Chennai) |
| From | Broadway (Pallavan Salai), Central Chennai |
| To | J.J. Nagar West Bus Terminus |
| Route Corridor | Via Rattan Bazar, Central, Park Station, Periyamedu, Veterinary Hospital, Vepery, Doveton, Kellys / Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Anna Nagar Roundtana (Circle), Thirumangalam, Golden Flats area |
| Distance | Approximately 17 kilometres |
| Total Stops | Approximately 31 stops (named stops: 12 key stops) |
| Journey Time | Approximately 37 to 45 minutes |
| Daily Trips from Broadway | Approximately 72 trips per day |
| Daily Trips from JJ Nagar West | Approximately 72 trips per day |
| First Bus from Broadway | 4:42 AM |
| Last Bus from Broadway | Approximately 6:32 PM (then select evening trips to 10:00 PM) |
| First Bus from JJ Nagar West | 4:40 AM |
| Last Bus from JJ Nagar West | Approximately 6:40 PM |
| Frequency | Approximately every 9 to 10 minutes — high frequency route |
| Operating Days | All 7 days including Sundays and public holidays |
| Bus Type | Ordinary service. No AC on Route 7M |
| Starting Fare | Rs 6 (Ordinary minimum) |
| Why Route 7M matters | Direct Broadway to Anna Nagar / JJ Nagar connection via Kellys and Anna Nagar Circle — one of the most convenient routes for Anna Nagar residents to reach the city centre, Egmore, and the rail hubs at Broadway |
Key Stops with Landmarks and Local Context
Route 7M links Broadway to the large planned residential township of J.J. Nagar (Jawaharlal Nehru Nagar West) in Anna Nagar West, passing through some of Chennai’s most significant educational and heritage areas including Kellys and Anna Nagar.
| Zone 1: Broadway to Vepery — North Chennai Heritage Belt |
| Stop 1 Broadway | |
| What it is | Origin terminus at MTC’s largest bus hub |
| Key landmarks | Broadway bus stand, Parrys Corner, High Court, Chennai Central RS (5-min walk) |
| Metro | Blue Line: to Airport, Koyambedu, Washermenpet |
| Stop 2 Central / Park Station | |
| What it is | Chennai Central RS and Metro interchange |
| Key landmarks | Chennai Central — all mainline trains; Park Metro Station (Blue Line) |
| Rail | All mainline trains to all of South India and beyond |
| Stop 3 Periyamedu / Veterinary Hospital | |
| What it is | Key North Chennai stop near the TANUVAS Veterinary Hospital |
| Key landmarks | Periyamedu area, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Hospital, approaching Vepery |
| Note | Periyamedu is a dense North Chennai residential and commercial zone, one of the original inner-city suburbs |
| Stop 4 Vepery | |
| What it is | Historic inner-city zone between Broadway and Kellys |
| Key landmarks | Vepery neighbourhood (one of Chennai’s oldest residential areas, associated with the Anglo-Indian community), CSI St Andrew’s Church, Vepery Police Station, local markets |
| Heritage | Vepery was one of the earliest residential settlements outside Fort St George and retains a distinct heritage character |
| Stop 5 Doveton / Abirami Theatre | |
| What it is | Named after the historic Doveton area and the Abirami Theatre cinema landmark |
| Key landmarks | Abirami Theatre (one of Chennai’s landmark cinemas), Doveton residential zone, Balfour Road area, approaching Kellys |
| Zone 2: Kellys to Anna Nagar — Educational and Residential Belt |
| Stop 6 Kellys / Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan | |
| What it is | Key educational and commercial junction named after the Kellys area — historically known for the Kelly’s printers |
| Key landmarks | Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan (a leading educational institution with multiple programmes), Kellys area, KMC Hospital approach, Purasaiwakkam High Road |
| Education | Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan has cultural and educational programmes widely attended by Chennai residents |
| Stop 7 Anna Nagar Roundtana (Anna Nagar Circle) | |
| What it is | The iconic circular junction at the heart of Anna Nagar — one of Chennai’s most prominent residential landmarks |
| Key landmarks | Anna Nagar Tower (a landmark clock tower), Anna Nagar Roundtana, Anna Nagar shopping zone (large bookstores, markets, eateries), Anna Nagar East/West residential areas, Shanthi Colony |
| About Anna Nagar | Anna Nagar is one of Chennai’s premier planned residential townships, developed in the 1960s-70s by TNHB. Known for its grid-pattern roads, abundant trees, and affluent residential character. Anna Nagar apartments at Rs 9,000 to Rs 14,000 per sq ft in 2026 |
| Connections | Multiple MTC routes from Anna Nagar Circle to CMBT, T. Nagar, Broadway, Adyar |
| Stop 8 Thirumangalam | |
| What it is | Major junction connecting Anna Nagar to the Ambattur-Koyambedu corridor |
| Key landmarks | Thirumangalam junction, New Avadi Road junction, approaching CMBT (Koyambedu, approximately 4 km) |
| Connections | Thirumangalam Metro Station (Blue Line) is nearby — providing rapid Metro access to Koyambedu, Airport, and Central |
| Why it matters | Thirumangalam is a key transfer point for passengers heading to CMBT or the northern suburbs via New Avadi Road |
| Stop 9 J.J. Nagar West (Final Stop) | |
| What it is | The western terminus — J.J. Nagar West (Jawaharlal Nehru Nagar West) is a large TNHB residential township in Anna Nagar West |
| About JJ Nagar | J.J. Nagar is a well-planned TNHB residential township adjacent to Anna Nagar. Wide roads, parks, and good civic infrastructure. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Key landmarks | J.J. Nagar West Bus Terminus, residential colony streets, local markets, approaching Mogappair via Collector Nagar |
| Connections | Collector Nagar (for Mogappair and Red Hills Road routes) accessible from JJ Nagar area |
Bus Fare Chart for Route 7M
Route 7M operates as an ordinary service. Minimum fare Rs 6. All fares include cess of Rs 1.
| Stage | Ordinary (Rs) | Express (Rs) | Deluxe (Rs) | Night (Rs) |
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| 3 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 14 |
| 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 16 |
| 5 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 18 |
| 6 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
| 7 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 22 |
| 8 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 24 |
| 9 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 28 |
| 11-12 (Full route) | 16 | 23 | 32 | 30 |
| Practical Fare Guide | Broadway to Kellys (approx. 5 km): Rs 7 to Rs 9 Broadway to Anna Nagar Circle (approx. 11 km): Rs 9 to Rs 13 Broadway to Thirumangalam (approx. 14 km): Rs 10 to Rs 14 Broadway to JJ Nagar West (17 km, full route): Rs 11 to Rs 16 Monthly pass: Rs 2,000 unlimited MTC pass (from March 2025) covers Route 7M |
Who Uses Route 7M
Anna Nagar and JJ Nagar Residents
The large planned residential population of Anna Nagar and JJ Nagar uses Route 7M as one of their primary links to Broadway and Chennai Central for rail travel, government services, and city-centre shopping. The 10-minute frequency makes it highly reliable.
Students and Educational Institutions
The Kellys-Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan belt and numerous schools and colleges in Anna Nagar generate significant student ridership morning and afternoon.
Commuters to North Chennai
Residents of Anna Nagar who work in North Chennai (Tondiarpet, Wimco, Ennore corridor) use Route 7M to reach Broadway and then connect onward.
Traveller Tips
- Route 7M runs every 9 to 10 minutes — highly reliable. Related routes 7, 7H, 7K also serve the Broadway-Kellys corridor, giving an effective combined frequency of approximately every 3 to 4 minutes at Kellys.
- At Anna Nagar Circle, multiple routes radiate to Koyambedu (CMBT), T. Nagar, and Vadapalani. Route 7M to Broadway is the most direct city-centre link from Anna Nagar.
- Thirumangalam Metro Station is a useful alternative for faster travel toward the airport or Central — walk from Thirumangalam stop to the Metro station.
- Always check the destination board at Broadway — 7M goes to JJ Nagar WEST; confirm you are not boarding 7H (JJ Nagar East) or 7K (Padi Kuppam).
- Verify current timings at mtcbus.tn.gov.in. Moovit app for real-time tracking.
Last updated: April 2026. MTC may change route timings, stops, and fares without notice. Always verify current information at mtcbus.tn.gov.in before travel.
