Layar LRT Station
Layar LRT station is a stop on the Sengkang LRT West Loop, carrying the station code SW6. It sits within Sengkang New Town in the north-east of Singapore, serving a largely residential area made up of public housing estates. The station is part of the light rapid transit system that connects residents in this part of Sengkang to the broader MRT network, and it operates as a non-interchange stop along its loop route.
Layar on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) map
Layar station at a glance
| Station codes | SW6 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Sengkang LRT (West Loop) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 拉雅 |
| Tamil name | லாயார் |
| Next stations |
See Layar on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Layar, passengers travel directly to Fernvale station in one direction and Tongkang station in the other, both on the same Sengkang LRT West Loop. To reach the wider MRT network, travellers continue along the loop to Sengkang station, which is an interchange between the Sengkang LRT and the North East Line. From Sengkang, destinations across Singapore become accessible without needing to change between separate rail systems again.
The area around Layar station is a quiet, low-rise residential neighbourhood dominated by HDB blocks, void decks, and the everyday amenities that typically accompany public housing in Singapore, including shops, food stalls, and small parks. There is no single landmark of particular note immediately beside the station, but the surroundings are typical of a well-established Sengkang estate, with local community facilities and neighbourhood greenery within easy walking distance.
Around Layar station
Layar LRT station sits within a quiet residential neighbourhood in the Sengkang new town area, surrounded largely by public housing estates and local amenities. Food options are plentiful nearby, with Food Paradise just a short walk away and Fernvale Hawker Centre and Fernvale Market Place within comfortable walking distance. The Seletar Mall provides a larger shopping option for residents in the area.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Paradise | Food centre | About 70 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Food Paradise for a variety of local hawker meals close to the station. |
| Gardens Exercise Area | Park | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | Head to Gardens Exercise Area for outdoor fitness equipment and green space. |
| Common Green | Park | About 250 m (~4 min walk) | Common Green is a open park area suitable for a relaxed stroll or rest. |
| Fernvale Market Place | Market / hawker centre | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | Fernvale Market Place offers a wet market and hawker food under one roof. |
| Fernvale Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | Fernvale Hawker Centre is a good spot for local cooked food and drinks. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | Kopitiam is a convenient option for a quick coffee or casual meal. |
| The Seletar Mall | Shopping mall | About 430 m (~7 min walk) | The Seletar Mall provides retail shops, dining and everyday services. |
| Buangkok Square Mall | Shopping mall | About 880 m (~14 min walk) | Buangkok Square Mall offers additional shopping and dining further from the station. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Layar 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 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 Layar (3 stops). About 15 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 Layar (3 stops). About 14 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 Layar (3 stops). About 18 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Layar station
- Food Paradise is the closest food option, making it an easy first stop after alighting at Layar station.
- The Seletar Mall and Kopitiam are roughly a 7-minute walk, which is manageable in dry weather but consider your journey time if it is raining.
- Buangkok Square Mall is approximately 14 minutes on foot, so taking public transport is worth considering if you prefer a shorter walk.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the Sengkang LRT can be busier than usual, so allow a little extra travel time.
All stations on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop)
In order along the line, with Layar 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 | None |
| SW6 | Layar (you are here) | None |
| SW7 | Tongkang | None |
| SW8 | Renjong | None |
Read the full Sengkang LRT (West Loop) guide.
Layar station: common questions
Which line is Layar LRT station on?
Layar is on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop). Its station code is SW6.
Is Layar an interchange station?
No. Layar is served by the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Layar LRT station?
Layar station is surrounded by several local food options including Food Paradise at about 70 m away, as well as parks such as Gardens Exercise Area and Common Green within roughly 4 minutes on foot. The Seletar Mall is also nearby at approximately 430 m from the station.
Which food centre or hawker centre is closest to Layar station?
Food Paradise is the closest, at approximately 70 m from the station and about a 1-minute walk. Fernvale Market Place and Fernvale Hawker Centre are the next nearest food options, at roughly 5 to 6 minutes on foot.
How far is The Seletar Mall from Layar station?
The Seletar Mall is approximately 430 m from Layar station in a straight line, which works out to roughly a 7-minute walk. Please note that actual walking distances may be slightly longer than the straight-line figure suggests.
How do I get to Layar 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 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.