How long does it take from Nicoll Highway to Bencoolen by metro?

The journey from Nicoll Highway to Bencoolen takes approximately 27 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.7 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Nicoll Highway to Bencoolen?

The token fare from Nicoll Highway to Bencoolen is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at Nicoll Highway for Bencoolen?

At Nicoll Highway, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards HarbourFront. Look for the electronic board showing "HarbourFront".

What is the last train from Nicoll Highway to Bencoolen?

The last train from Nicoll Highway towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bencoolen back towards Nicoll Highway departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Nicoll Highway to Bencoolen?

There are 5 stops between Nicoll Highway and Bencoolen on the Circle Line. The stations are: Nicoll Highway, Stadium, Mountbatten, Paya Lebar, MacPherson.

Nicoll Highway To Bencoolen

ShortestShortest Route

Nicoll Highway

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Stadium

+4.23 min

4.23 min · 2.05 km

Mountbatten

+8.48 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Paya Lebar

green interchange

+12.73 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

MacPherson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.23 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

MacPherson

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Bencoolen

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.47 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nicoll Highway	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Bencoolen	05:00	23:00	Towards Nicoll Highway

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

S$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Use your Singapore MRT smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$74

Auto

S$158

Cab

S$286

Estimates for 10.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Circle Line

Departure station

Nicoll Highway

underground

Nicoll Highway, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Bencoolen

underground

Bencoolen, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water