How to Get to East Coast Park by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line to Siglap (TE28) for the East Coast Lagoon Food Village and the middle of the park, Bayshore (TE29) for the eastern beaches, or Marine Parade (TE26) and Tanjong Katong (TE25) for the western end. Each station is about 10 minutes from the beach through an underpass beneath the East Coast Parkway.
Nearest MRT station to East Coast Park
- Station: Siglap (TE28)
- Lines: Thomson East Coast Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to East Coast Park 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 Raffles Place. Change at Raffles Place to the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Siglap. | 20 | 3 | S$2.49 | about 65 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Siglap. | 13 | 0 | S$2.11 | about 35 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Siglap. | 9 | 1 | S$1.98 | about 30 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Siglap. | 18 | 1 | S$2.43 | about 50 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Siglap. | 24 | 0 | S$2.53 | about 60 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 Siglap station to East Coast Park
From Siglap station, follow the signs to East Coast Park and the underpass under the East Coast Parkway; the hawker stalls of the East Coast Lagoon Food Village are about 12 minutes away on the seaward side. From Bayshore, the underpass brings you to the park near the eastern cycling stretch and the Bedok Jetty. From Marine Parade, walk south through the Marine Parade estate to the underpass by Parkland Green, with its cafes and bicycle hire.
Tips for the trip
- Bicycles, skates and tandems can be hired near Parkland Green and at the Lagoon end; the coastal path runs 15 kilometres with no road crossings.
- The East Coast Lagoon Food Village is open from late afternoon and is best after sunset, when the satay and barbecued stingray stalls are busiest.
- Bedok Jetty, near Bayshore, is the spot for anglers and sunrise photographs.
- Katong and Joo Chiat are 10 minutes north of Marine Parade station if you want shophouses and laksa before the beach.
Other places near Siglap station
- Siglap Park (Park, about 3 min walk): A local park suitable for a quiet stroll or outdoor leisure.
- Victoria School (College, about 3 min walk): A secondary school serving students in the eastern region.
- Siglap South Community Centre (Community club, about 7 min walk): A community facility offering programmes and activities for residents.
- East Coast Terrace Park (Park, about 9 min walk): A park with open grounds for relaxation and recreational activities.
- East Coast Park (Zone E) (Park, about 10 min walk): A large seaside park popular for cycling, picnicking and waterside activities.
- 3838 Eating Place (Food centre, about 12 min walk): A casual dining spot with a range of local food options.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to East Coast Park?
Siglap (TE28), Bayshore (TE29), Marine Parade (TE26) and Tanjong Katong (TE25) on the Thomson-East Coast Line are each about 10 minutes from the park through an underpass.
Which MRT station is nearest to the East Coast Lagoon Food Village?
Siglap (TE28), about 12 minutes on foot through the underpass.
How do I get to East Coast Park from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line straight from Orchard to Siglap or Marine Parade, about 35 minutes with no change.
How do I get to East Coast Park from Changi Airport?
By train it is about 65 minutes with the changes shown above, fare S$2.49. A taxi from the airport along the East Coast Parkway takes about 15 minutes.
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 | 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 | 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.