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How to get from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds by bus?

From St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds by bus

Take one direct bus from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet: take the AC-E18 bus from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office) station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is ₹31.00. The bus schedule from St Thomas Mount may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Island Grounds on the Moovit app.

42min₹31.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds by bus via A18

Take one direct bus from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet: take the A18 bus from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office) station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is ₹12.00. The bus schedule from St Thomas Mount may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Island Grounds on the Moovit app.

42min₹12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A18A18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - A18A18
    Wait for bus
    A18
    High Court
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds

The distance between St Thomas Mount, Fort Tondiarpet and Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet is approximately 14.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Tondiarpet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds

To check the bus schedule from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St Thomas Mount) and destination (Island Grounds), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Alternative route from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds by bus via A18

Take one direct bus from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet: take the A18 bus from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office) station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is ₹12.00. The bus schedule from St Thomas Mount may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Island Grounds on the Moovit app.

42min₹12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A18A18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - A18A18
    Wait for bus
    A18
    High Court
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line AC-E18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line A18.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Thomas Mount and Island Grounds?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet in 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The AC-E18 bus line goes from Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office) station near St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy to Broadway station near Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds by bus?

    The total travel time between St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy and Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet by bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St Thomas Mount to get to Island Grounds?

    Get on the AC-E18 bus from the Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office) stop near St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St Thomas Mount and Island Grounds?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway stop, which is closest to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • When is the first metro from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The first metro from St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet is Wimco Nagar Depot ↔ Airport. It leaves the Nanganallur Road station at 10:32 AM.

  • When is the first train from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The first train from St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet is Chennai Beach - Tambaram (Slow). It leaves the St. Thomas Mount Railway Station station at 9:59 AM.

  • When is the first bus from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The first bus from St Thomas Mount in Mambalam Gundy to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet is Broadway - Guduvanchery. It leaves the Cantonment Board (St. Thomas Mount Head Post Office) stop at 1:34 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds?

    The ride from St Thomas Mount to Island Grounds costs ₹31.00.