Ubi MRT Station
Ubi MRT station is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT27. It sits in a mixed industrial and residential part of eastern Singapore, serving the Ubi area, which is known for its cluster of light industrial buildings, warehouse units, and surrounding housing. The station provides straightforward access to this working district without requiring a transfer.
Ubi on the Downtown Line map
Ubi station at a glance
| Station codes | DT27 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 乌美 |
| Tamil name | உபி |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Ubi on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Ubi, you can travel directly along the Downtown Line towards MacPherson station in one direction and Kaki Bukit station in the other. MacPherson is an interchange station where passengers can change to the Circle Line, making it a useful stop for those needing to connect to other parts of the network. Kaki Bukit continues the line further into the eastern industrial corridor.
The area around Ubi station is characterised largely by low-rise industrial and commercial buildings, many of which house showrooms, workshops, and small businesses. While there are no major tourist landmarks immediately on the doorstep, the neighbourhood is practical and walkable for those visiting the various trade and retail showrooms that occupy the Ubi industrial estate nearby.
Around Ubi station
Ubi station sits within a mixed industrial and residential neighbourhood, with light industrial estates and housing blocks sharing the area. Nearby green spaces such as Greenville Garden Park and Harmony Park offer residents places to relax amid the working environment. Food options like Koufu are within comfortable walking distance, serving the local workforce and community.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koufu | Food centre | About 450 m (~7 min walk) | Visit Koufu for a variety of affordable local hawker food stalls. |
| Greenville Garden Park | Park | About 510 m (~8 min walk) | Head to Greenville Garden Park for a quiet outdoor green space. |
| Harmony Park | Park | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | Harmony Park is a local park suitable for a leisurely walk or rest. |
| Hoha Eating House | Food centre | About 660 m (~11 min walk) | Hoha Eating House is a neighbourhood eating house for local meals. |
| Ubi 33 Food House | Food centre | About 670 m (~11 min walk) | Ubi 33 Food House offers a selection of local food stall options. |
| Jalan Singa Park | Park | About 870 m (~14 min walk) | Jalan Singa Park is a neighbourhood park for casual outdoor visits. |
| Games Garage | Community club | About 950 m (~15 min walk) | Games Garage is a community club with recreational facilities for all ages. |
| Svc 60A (Eunos Interchange → Blk 608) | Bus interchange | About 1070 m (~17 min walk) | The nearby bus interchange provides onward connections to surrounding areas. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Ubi by MRT
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 Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Ubi (5 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Bishan (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to MacPherson (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Ubi (1 stop). About 11 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Paya Lebar (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Ubi (1 stop). About 7 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 MacPherson (11 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Ubi (1 stop). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to MacPherson (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Ubi (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Ubi (8 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Ubi station
- Koufu is the closest food option at roughly 7 minutes on foot, making it a convenient choice for a quick meal near the station.
- Both Greenville Garden Park and Harmony Park are reachable on foot in under 10 minutes, so it is easy to combine a visit to both in one trip.
- Jalan Singa Park, Games Garage, and the bus interchange are all over 800 metres away, so allow extra time or consider taking a bus to reach them comfortably.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the station can be busier with workers heading to and from the surrounding industrial estates, so allow a little extra time for your journey.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Ubi marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | – |
| DT3 | Hillview | – |
| DT5 | Beauty World | – |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | – |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | – |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | – |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | – |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | – |
| DT25 | Mattar | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi (you are here) | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | – |
| DT29 | Bedok North | – |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | – |
| DT31 | Tampines West | – |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | – |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | – |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Ubi station: common questions
Which line is Ubi MRT station on?
Ubi is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT27.
Is Ubi an interchange station?
No. Ubi is served by the Downtown Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Ubi?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Ubi a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Ubi MRT station?
The area around Ubi station includes food centres such as Koufu and Ubi 33 Food House, parks including Greenville Garden Park and Harmony Park, and a community club called Games Garage. All are within approximately 15 minutes on foot.
What is the closest food centre to Ubi MRT station?
Koufu is the closest food centre, at approximately 450 metres straight-line distance, which is roughly a 7-minute walk from the station.
How far is Greenville Garden Park from Ubi MRT station?
Greenville Garden Park is approximately 510 metres from Ubi station in a straight line, which works out to roughly an 8-minute walk.
How do I get to Ubi from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Ubi (5 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.
News and guides mentioning Ubi
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Downtown Line 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.