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

The journey from Nicoll Highway to Kent Ridge takes approximately 50 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 17.09 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Nicoll Highway to Kent Ridge?

The token fare from Nicoll Highway to Kent Ridge is S$2.11. With a smart card the fare is S$2.01 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.01.

Which platform at Nicoll Highway for Kent Ridge?

At Nicoll Highway, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Nicoll Highway to Kent Ridge?

The last train from Nicoll Highway towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kent Ridge back towards Nicoll Highway departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Nicoll Highway to Kent Ridge?

There are 8 stops between Nicoll Highway and Kent Ridge on the Circle Line. The stations are: Nicoll Highway, Promenade.

Nicoll Highway To Kent Ridge

ShortestShortest Route

Nicoll Highway

Platform 2·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Promenade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Promenade — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Promenade

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Bayfront

+5.01 min

5.01 min · 2.48 km

Downtown

+10 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Telok Ayer

+14.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.89 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Chinatown

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Outram Park

green interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

HarbourFront

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

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

interchange HarbourFront — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Kent Ridge

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

17.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nicoll Highway	05:00	23:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Kent Ridge	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$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.01

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

2.31 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.06 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$112

Auto

S$236

Cab

S$426

Estimates for 17.09 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

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

Kent Ridge

underground

Kent Ridge, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water