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Tollgate to MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Route

Tollgate Metro Station is — km away from you

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹0
Smart Card Fare: ₹0
First Train: 05:12 AM
Last Train: 11:12 PM

Station-by-Station Route

8 stations 0 interchanges 8.8 km 0 hrs 15 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Blue Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: Chennai International Airport
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at Tollgate station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
    Ride 8 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).
  3. Arrive at MGR Central (Chennai Central) station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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Route Summary

How to reach MGR Central (Chennai Central) from Tollgate by metro? Board the metro from Tollgate station and travel through 6 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching MGR Central (Chennai Central).

The approximate travel time between Tollgate and MGR Central (Chennai Central) is 0 hrs 15 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 8.8 Km. The first metro from Tollgate departs at 05:12 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:12 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹0. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Tollgate and MGR Central (Chennai Central) stations.

Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹0—
🏍 Bike₹90 ₹90 more
🛺 Auto₹136 ₹136 more
🚕 Cab₹216 ₹216 more

Metro Ride Benefits

  • Carbon savings: 1.33 kg CO₂
  • Fuel savings: 0.59 litres
  • Time saved vs road: 11.3 minutes
  • Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal

Safety Tips

  • Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
  • Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
  • Let passengers exit before boarding.
  • Hold handrails while the train is moving.
  • In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
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Route Info
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Platform Info

Address
Thangal, Vasantha Nagar, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600081
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
Kasimedu Fish Market Port Trust Housing Colony Sivan Nagar Tollgate
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

Address
Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Underground (Island)
Areas Around
Madras Medical College Egmore Court Allikulam Park Town Periamet MGR Central MGR Chennai Central MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Railway
ATM
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

Tollgate to MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Route FAQs

There are 8 stations between Tollgate and MGR Central (Chennai Central) on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 8.8 km from end to end.

No, Tollgate to MGR Central (Chennai Central) runs entirely on the Blue Line, so you can stay on the same train for the whole journey without switching platforms or lines.

The journey from Tollgate to MGR Central (Chennai Central) takes approximately 0 hrs 15 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 8.8 km in total.

This entire route from Tollgate to MGR Central (Chennai Central) runs on Chennai Metro.

Yes, parking facility is available at Tollgate metro station, so you can conveniently park your vehicle here before boarding the Blue Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central).

Yes, parking facility is available at MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station, making it convenient for passengers arriving from Tollgate to leave their vehicle if they plan to drive onward afterwards.

The total distance between Tollgate and MGR Central (Chennai Central) on this metro route is approximately 8.8 km, covered in about 0 hrs 15 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Blue Line from Tollgate towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from Tollgate to MGR Central (Chennai Central) is ₹0, while smart card users can travel the same 8.8 km route for around ₹0.

The first metro from Tollgate towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) departs at 05:12 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 11:12 PM, so plan your journey within this window.

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