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

The journey from Woodlands to Esplanade takes approximately 58 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 21.07 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Woodlands to Esplanade?

The token fare from Woodlands to Esplanade 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 Esplanade?

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 Esplanade?

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

How many stops from Woodlands to Esplanade?

There are 9 stops between Woodlands and Esplanade on the North-South Line. The stations are: Woodlands, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Novena, Newton.

Woodlands To Esplanade

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

+15.63 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Novena

+20.82 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Newton

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground12.94 km

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

interchange Newton — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Newton

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Little India

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

58 min

Total time

stops

21.07 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~84 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$136

Auto

S$282

Cab

S$514

Estimates for 21.07 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

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water