How to Get to Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island by MRT
Quick answer: Take the North East Line to Punggol (NE17/PTC). For Punggol Waterway Park, change to the Punggol LRT west loop and get off at Sam Kee, which is beside the park. For Coney Island, ride the LRT to Punggol Point and walk about 15 minutes along Punggol Promenade to the west gate, or take bus 84 from Punggol interchange to Punggol Point.
Nearest MRT station to Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island
- Station: Punggol (NE17/PTC)
- Lines: North East Line, Punggol LRT
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island 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 Paya Lebar. Change at Paya Lebar to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Serangoon. Change at Serangoon to the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Punggol. | 15 | 3 | S$2.42 | about 55 min |
| Orchard | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Dhoby Ghaut. Change at Dhoby Ghaut to the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Punggol. | 13 | 1 | S$2.15 | about 40 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Dhoby Ghaut. Change at Dhoby Ghaut to the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Punggol. | 12 | 1 | S$2.15 | about 40 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Buona Vista. Change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Dhoby Ghaut) to Serangoon. Change at Serangoon to the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Punggol. | 16 | 2 | S$2.44 | about 50 min |
| Woodlands | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Bishan. Change at Bishan to the Circle Line (towards Dhoby Ghaut) to Serangoon. Change at Serangoon to the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Punggol. | 15 | 2 | 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 Punggol station to Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island
The LRT platforms are on the upper level of Punggol station, above Waterway Point mall. Sam Kee station is one stop away and the waterway promenade with its bridges and the Punggol Regional Library are right outside. From Punggol Point station, follow Punggol Promenade north-east past the Punggol Settlement restaurants and Punggol Point Park to the Coney Island west entrance; the east gate near Lorong Halus is a longer walk and most visitors use the west gate. Coney Island has no shops, toilets at the gates only, and closes at 7pm.
Tips for the trip
- Hire a bicycle at Punggol Settlement or Waterway Point; the waterway, the promenade and Coney Island are all flat and linked by cycle paths.
- Coney Island has no drinking water; bring your own and insect repellent.
- Punggol Settlement, next to Punggol Point Park, has seafood restaurants with a view of the Johor Strait.
- Punggol Coast (NE18), one stop beyond Punggol, is the newest station on the North East Line and sits beside the Punggol Digital District.
Other places near Punggol station
- Waterway Point (Shopping mall, about 2 min walk): Visit Waterway Point for shopping, dining and everyday errands in one large mall.
- Punggol Bus Interchange (Bus interchange, about 2 min walk): Use Punggol Bus Interchange to connect to bus services across the north-east.
- Encik Tan (Food centre, about 3 min walk): Head to Encik Tan for a casual meal at a local food centre.
- NTWU Canteen (Food centre, about 3 min walk): Try NTWU Canteen for affordable, everyday food centre dining options.
- Cookhouse (Food centre, about 3 min walk): Visit Cookhouse for another nearby food centre serving a range of local meals.
- Punggol Gems Residents' Network (Community club, about 5 min walk): Drop by Punggol Gems Residents' Network for community activities and local events.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Punggol Waterway Park?
Punggol (NE17), then the LRT to Sam Kee, which is beside the park. From Punggol station itself it is about 9 minutes on foot.
Which MRT station is nearest to Coney Island?
Punggol (NE17), then the LRT west loop to Punggol Point and a 15-minute walk along Punggol Promenade to the west gate. Bus 84 from Punggol interchange also goes to Punggol Point.
How do I get to Punggol from Orchard?
Take the North South Line to Dhoby Ghaut and the North East Line to Punggol, about 40 minutes, fare S$2.15.
Is Coney Island free?
Yes. The island and the park are free and open from 7am to 7pm.
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 | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | the Singapore Botanic Gardens | the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.