How to Get to the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Circle Line to Telok Blangah (CC28) for Henderson Waves, about 15 minutes uphill. For Mount Faber, start at HarbourFront (NE1/CC29) and take the Marang Trail steps up from the station, about 20 minutes. For Labrador Nature Reserve and HortPark, use Labrador Park (CC27).
Nearest MRT station to the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
- Station: Telok Blangah (CC28)
- Lines: Circle Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber from the airport, Orchard and the city
| Starting from | Route | Stops | Changes | Adult fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | Take the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) to Tanah Merah. Change at Tanah Merah to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the North East Line (towards HarbourFront) to HarbourFront. Change at HarbourFront to the Circle Line (towards Dhoby Ghaut) to Telok Blangah. | 16 | 3 | S$2.43 | about 55 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the North East Line (towards HarbourFront) to HarbourFront. Change at HarbourFront to the Circle Line (towards Dhoby Ghaut) to Telok Blangah. | 5 | 2 | S$1.75 | about 25 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Circle Line to Telok Blangah. | 7 | 1 | S$1.75 | about 25 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Buona Vista. Change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Telok Blangah. | 9 | 1 | S$2.02 | about 30 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Caldecott. Change at Caldecott to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Telok Blangah. | 17 | 1 | S$2.45 | about 50 min |
Stops and changes come from the current network map. Fares are the adult card fare for the distance (50 cents less before 7.45am on weekdays). Times are estimates for the train ride only and do not include the walk at either end. Use the fare calculator for any other starting station.
From Telok Blangah station to the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
From Telok Blangah station, cross Henderson Road and follow the signs up through Telok Blangah Hill Park; the curved wooden bridge of Henderson Waves, 36 metres above the road, is at the top. From HarbourFront, the Marang Trail starts opposite the station and climbs to Mount Faber Park, where Henderson Waves, Faber Peak and the cable car station are. The full Southern Ridges walk from HarbourFront to Kent Ridge Park is about 10 kilometres and takes 3 to 4 hours, finishing near Kent Ridge or Pasir Panjang station.
Tips for the trip
- Henderson Waves is lit from 7pm to 7am and is a popular sunset and night walk; the lights look best just after dark.
- The cable car from Mount Faber to Sentosa is an alternative way down if you have walked up from HarbourFront.
- Carry water; the only shops and toilets on the ridge are at Mount Faber Peak and HortPark.
- Haw Par Villa is one stop from Pasir Panjang on the Circle Line if you finish the walk at the western end.
Other places near Telok Blangah station
- De Tian (Food centre, about 2 min walk): Visit De Tian for a nearby selection of local hawker meals.
- Coffee & Tea (Food centre, about 6 min walk): Visit Coffee and Tea food centre for a range of affordable local food and drinks.
- Telok Blangah Food Centre (Food centre, about 7 min walk): Visit Telok Blangah Food Centre for a variety of hawker stalls serving local dishes.
- Storage Ruin (Attraction, about 7 min walk): Visit the Storage Ruin to see a piece of preserved historical industrial heritage.
- Telok Blangah Market (Market / hawker centre, about 7 min walk): Visit Telok Blangah Market for fresh produce and everyday market goods.
- Henderson Waves Bridge (Attraction, about 15 min walk): Visit Henderson Waves Bridge for a striking elevated walkway and scenic views.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Henderson Waves?
Telok Blangah (CC28) on the Circle Line, about 15 minutes uphill through Telok Blangah Hill Park. HarbourFront is a 20 to 25-minute climb via the Marang Trail and Mount Faber.
Which MRT station is nearest to Mount Faber?
HarbourFront (NE1/CC29). The Marang Trail starts opposite the station and reaches Faber Peak in about 20 minutes.
Where does the Southern Ridges walk start and end?
Most people start at HarbourFront station and walk west over Mount Faber, Henderson Waves, Telok Blangah Hill, the Forest Walk, Alexandra Arch and HortPark to Kent Ridge Park, then leave from Kent Ridge or Pasir Panjang station.
How do I get to the Southern Ridges from Orchard?
Take the MRT to Telok Blangah, about 25 minutes with the change shown above, or to HarbourFront for the Mount Faber end.
Plan the rest of the trip with the interactive Singapore MRT map, the fare calculator and the guide to paying for the MRT.
More places to reach by MRT
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve | East Coast Park | Fort Canning Park | Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage | Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden | MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk | Pulau Ubin and Changi Village | Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | the Singapore Botanic Gardens
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.