Fernvale LRT Station
Fernvale LRT station is a stop on the Sengkang LRT West Loop, carrying the station code SW5. It forms part of the automated light rail network that feeds into the main Sengkang MRT station, and it serves a predominantly residential area within the Sengkang new town in the north-east of Singapore. The station is not an interchange and operates as a single-line stop within the West Loop circuit.
Fernvale on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) map
Fernvale station at a glance
| Station codes | SW5 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Sengkang LRT (West Loop) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 芬微 |
| Tamil name | ஃபொ்ன்வேல் |
| Next stations |
See Fernvale on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Fernvale does not offer direct transfers to other MRT or LRT lines at the station itself. To reach interchange points, passengers travel along the West Loop to connect back to Sengkang MRT station, which serves the North East Line. The stations immediately neighbouring Fernvale on the West Loop are Thanggam on one side and Layar on the other, and journeys between these stops are short, reflecting the close spacing typical of the Sengkang LRT network.
The area around Fernvale station is a quiet, low-rise residential neighbourhood made up largely of public housing blocks and the everyday amenities that accompany them. Residents and visitors will find neighbourhood shops, food outlets, and small parks within walking distance. The surroundings are typical of a mature Sengkang precinct, with a calm, community-focused character rather than major commercial or tourist attractions, making the station primarily of use to people living or visiting in the immediate vicinity.
Around Fernvale station
Fernvale station sits within a well-established residential neighbourhood in Sengkang, surrounded by public housing and everyday amenities. The Seletar Mall is immediately adjacent to the station, making this a convenient stop for shopping and dining. Several food centres, including Fernvale Hawker Centre and Fernvale Market Place, serve the local community within a short walk.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seletar Mall | Shopping mall | About 40 m (~1 min walk) | Visit The Seletar Mall for a wide range of retail shops, dining and supermarket options. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 70 m (~1 min walk) | Head to Kopitiam for a casual meal or drink in a food court setting. |
| Fernvale Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 80 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Fernvale Hawker Centre for local hawker food at everyday prices. |
| Singapura Heritage | Food centre | About 80 m (~1 min walk) | Try Singapura Heritage for heritage-style local food and drinks. |
| Fernvale Grove Green Playground | Park | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | Fernvale Grove Green Playground is a good spot for children to play outdoors. |
| Fernvale Market Place | Market / hawker centre | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Fernvale Market Place is worth a visit for fresh produce and hawker meals. |
| Greenwich V | Shopping mall | About 910 m (~15 min walk) | Greenwich V offers additional retail and dining options a fair distance from the station. |
| Buangkok Square Mall | Shopping mall | About 1030 m (~17 min walk) | Buangkok Square Mall provides further shopping and food choices in the surrounding area. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Fernvale by LRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 stops with 3 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Sengkang (10 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Dhoby Ghaut (1 stop), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Sengkang (10 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to Serangoon (8 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 19 stops with 3 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Serangoon (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 stops with 3 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Sengkang (14 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Fernvale station
- The Seletar Mall, Kopitiam, Fernvale Hawker Centre, Singapura Heritage, and Fernvale Grove Green Playground are all within a short walk of roughly one to two minutes, so they are easily reached on foot.
- Greenwich V and Buangkok Square Mall are both considerably further away at roughly 15 to 17 minutes on foot, so you may prefer to take a connecting bus or train rather than walking.
- Fernvale is a station on the Sengkang LRT West Loop, so you will need to travel via Sengkang MRT station to connect to the North East Line for journeys to other parts of Singapore.
- During peak hours the LRT can be busy, so allow a little extra time when travelling to or from Sengkang MRT station, particularly on weekday mornings and evenings.
All stations on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop)
In order along the line, with Fernvale marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| SW1 | Cheng Lim | None |
| SW2 | Farmway | None |
| SW3 | Kupang | None |
| SW4 | Thanggam | None |
| SW5 | Fernvale (you are here) | None |
| SW6 | Layar | None |
| SW7 | Tongkang | None |
| SW8 | Renjong | None |
Read the full Sengkang LRT (West Loop) guide.
Fernvale station: common questions
Which line is Fernvale LRT station on?
Fernvale is on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop). Its station code is SW5.
Is Fernvale an interchange station?
No. Fernvale is served by the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Fernvale LRT station?
Fernvale station is surrounded by several amenities within a short walk, including The Seletar Mall, Kopitiam, Fernvale Hawker Centre, Singapura Heritage, Fernvale Grove Green Playground, and Fernvale Market Place. Further away, Greenwich V and Buangkok Square Mall are also accessible, though they are approximately 15 to 17 minutes away on foot.
Which shopping mall is closest to Fernvale LRT station?
The Seletar Mall is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 40 metres straight-line distance, making it roughly a one-minute walk from the station.
How far is Greenwich V from Fernvale LRT station?
Greenwich V is approximately 910 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a 15-minute walk from Fernvale station.
How do I get to Fernvale from Changi Airport by LRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 stops with 3 changes.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.