How long does it take from Woodlands to Downtown by metro?

The journey from Woodlands to Downtown takes approximately 59 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 24.24 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Woodlands to Downtown?

The token fare from Woodlands to Downtown is S$2.37. With a smart card the fare is S$2.27 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.27.

Which platform at Woodlands for Downtown?

At Woodlands, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Marina South Pier. Look for the electronic board showing "Marina South Pier".

What is the last train from Woodlands to Downtown?

The last train from Woodlands towards Marina South Pier departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Downtown back towards Woodlands departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Woodlands to Downtown?

There are 10 stops between Woodlands and Downtown on the North-South Line. The stations are: Woodlands, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan.

Woodlands To Downtown

ShortestShortest Route

Woodlands

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Marina South Pier

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

Yishun

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Ang Mo Kio

+10.42 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Bishan

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated7.77 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Bishan

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Serangoon

purple interchange

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

MacPherson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 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

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Telok Ayer

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Downtown

Arrive Platform 2·underground12.35 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

24.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Woodlands	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina South Pier
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Woodlands

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$2.37

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.27

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.27

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

3.27 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~97 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$156

Auto

S$320

Cab

S$584

Estimates for 24.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Woodlands

elevated

Woodlands, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water