Petir LRT Station
Petir LRT station (BP7) is a stop on the Bukit Panjang LRT line, a light rail network serving the residential towns of Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang in the north-west of Singapore. It is not an interchange station. The line operates as a driverless loop system connecting residents to the wider MRT network, and Petir station serves a predominantly housing estate catchment area made up largely of HDB flats and local amenities.
Petir on the Bukit Panjang LRT map
Petir station at a glance
| Station codes | BP7 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Bukit Panjang LRT |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 柏提 |
| Tamil name | பெட்டீர் |
| Next stations |
See Petir on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Petir station, trains run in the direction of Bukit Panjang station on one side and Pending station on the other. Bukit Panjang station is an interchange where passengers can transfer to the Downtown Line, giving access to destinations across Singapore including Chinatown, Bugis, and Expo. Pending station, the next stop in the other direction, is a non-interchange stop also within the same residential area. The loop structure of the line means journey planning should account for travel direction.
The station sits within a quiet HDB residential neighbourhood, and the immediate surroundings are typical of a mature Singapore housing estate, with local shops, coffee shops, and neighbourhood facilities within walking distance. There is no single landmark of national prominence directly at this station, but residents have convenient on-foot access to the everyday amenities clustered around the nearby Petir Road corridor, making it a practical stop for those living in this part of Bukit Panjang.
Around Petir station
Petir station sits within a primarily residential neighbourhood in the Bukit Panjang area, surrounded by housing estates and everyday amenities. The station is close to several local eating houses serving the community, as well as Bukit Panjang Plaza and Hillion Mall, which bring retail and dining options to residents. It is a quiet, suburban part of western Singapore oriented around local living rather than commerce or industry.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chean Heng Eating House | Food centre | About 160 m (~3 min walk) | A local eating house for casual, affordable meals in the neighbourhood. |
| Choh Dee Place | Food centre | About 250 m (~4 min walk) | A food centre offering a variety of local dishes for nearby residents. |
| Taiwah Coffee Shop | Food centre | About 250 m (~4 min walk) | A coffee shop serving everyday local food and drinks. |
| Bukit Panjang Public Library | Library | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | A public library for borrowing books, studying, or community programmes. |
| Bukit Panjang Plaza | Shopping mall | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | A shopping mall with retail shops, food outlets, and daily services. |
| Hillion Mall | Shopping mall | About 380 m (~6 min walk) | A shopping mall with a range of retail, dining, and lifestyle options. |
| Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | A bus interchange for connecting to buses across Singapore. |
| Junction 10 | Shopping mall | About 780 m (~13 min walk) | A neighbourhood shopping mall with retail and dining options further from the station. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Petir 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 Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Bukit Panjang (12 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Petir (1 stop). About 23 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Bukit Panjang (9 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Petir (1 stop). About 11 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Newton (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Bukit Panjang (9 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Petir (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Choa Chu Kang (3 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Choa Chu Kang to Petir (6 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Choa Chu Kang (4 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Choa Chu Kang to Petir (6 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Little India (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Little India to Bukit Panjang (10 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Petir (1 stop). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
Tips for using Petir station
- Chean Heng Eating House is the closest dining option, roughly a 3-minute walk from the station, making it a convenient stop for a quick meal.
- Bukit Panjang Plaza and Hillion Mall are both within about a 6-minute walk, so it is worth deciding which one suits your needs before heading out.
- For onward bus connections across Singapore, make your way to Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange, which is approximately a 7-minute walk from the station.
- Junction 10 is considerably further at around a 13-minute walk, so allow extra time or consider using a bus from the interchange to reach it more comfortably.
All stations on the Bukit Panjang LRT
In order along the line, with Petir marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| BP1 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| BP2 | South View | – |
| BP3 | Keat Hong | – |
| BP4 | Teck Whye | – |
| BP5 | Phoenix | – |
| BP6 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| BP7 | Petir (you are here) | – |
| BP8 | Pending | – |
| BP9 | Bangkit | – |
| BP10 | Fajar | – |
| BP11 | Segar | – |
| BP12 | Jelapang | – |
| BP13 | Senja | – |
Read the full Bukit Panjang LRT guide.
Petir station: common questions
Which line is Petir LRT station on?
Petir is on the Bukit Panjang LRT. Its station code is BP7.
Is Petir an interchange station?
No. Petir is served by the Bukit Panjang LRT only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Petir LRT station?
Near Petir station you will find local eating houses such as Chean Heng Eating House and Taiwah Coffee Shop, as well as Bukit Panjang Public Library, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Hillion Mall, and Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange, all within approximately a 7-minute walk.
Which mall is closest to Petir station?
Bukit Panjang Plaza is the closest mall, at approximately 360 metres away, followed closely by Hillion Mall at approximately 380 metres, both roughly a 6-minute walk.
How far is Bukit Panjang Public Library from Petir station?
Bukit Panjang Public Library is approximately 310 metres from Petir station, which is roughly a 5-minute walk.
How do I get to Petir from Changi Airport by LRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Bukit Panjang (12 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Petir (1 stop). About 23 stops with 2 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 Bukit Panjang LRT 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.