HarbourFront to Admiralty by MRT
Quick answer: Take the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Dhoby Ghaut, change at Dhoby Ghaut to the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Admiralty. That is 18 stops with one change, about 50 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.46.
Step by step from HarbourFront to Admiralty
- At HarbourFront board the North East Line towards Punggol Coast and ride 4 stops to Dhoby Ghaut.
- At Dhoby Ghaut change to the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 14 stops to Admiralty.
Follow the overhead signs for the next line at each interchange; the platforms are linked by escalators and lifts and the change takes 2 to 5 minutes on foot. Station codes: HarbourFront is CC29/NE1 and Admiralty is NS10. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.
Fare from HarbourFront to Admiralty
| Fare type | Adult card fare |
|---|---|
| Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet) | S$2.46 |
| Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday | S$1.96 |
| From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise | S$2.59 |
The fare is based on the 29.5 km shortest rail distance between the two stations and is the same whichever route you take. Seniors, students and children pay concession fares that are much lower. Pay with a contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or an EZ-Link card; the gates do not take cash. More in the guide to paying for the MRT and the fare calculator.
How long does it take?
Allow about 50 minutes on the train from HarbourFront to Admiralty. That assumes roughly 2 to 3 minutes per stop and about 5 minutes for each change, plus a few minutes waiting for the first train. Trains run every 2 to 3 minutes at peak times and every 5 to 7 minutes off-peak, so the wait is short. Add the walk at either end: most city-centre stations have several exits and the right one can save 5 minutes.
First and last trains
The North East Line runs from about 5:39 AM until about 11:55 PM at its first station, and the North South Line from about 5:16 AM until about 11:48 PM. Times at HarbourFront itself depend on how far it is from the end of the line, and the last connecting train at an interchange leaves earlier than the last train of the night, so for a trip after 11.30pm check the first and last train times before you set off. Services start about half an hour later on Sundays and public holidays.
Return journey: Admiralty to HarbourFront
- At Admiralty board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 14 stops to Dhoby Ghaut.
- At Dhoby Ghaut change to the North East Line towards HarbourFront and ride 4 stops to HarbourFront.
The return trip takes about 50 minutes and costs the same S$2.46.
Arriving at Admiralty
Admiralty station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood in northern Woodlands, with everyday amenities clustered close by. The integrated Kampung Admiralty development brings a hawker centre, community club and retail options together in one compact precinct within a very short walk of the station. Admiralty Place and a handful of parks add to the mix, making this a self-contained area for residents rather than a commercial or industrial hub.
Close to the station:
- Admiralty Place (shopping mall, about 1 min on foot)
- Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
- Kampung Admiralty (community club, about 2 min on foot)
- Woodlands Galaxy Community Club (community club, about 4 min on foot)
- Woodlands Admiral Garden (park, about 5 min on foot)
The Admiralty station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the HarbourFront station guide does the same for the start of the trip.
Places to visit at either end
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- How to Get to Universal Studios Singapore by MRT
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Frequently asked questions
How many MRT stops from HarbourFront to Admiralty?
18 stops, with one change at Dhoby Ghaut.
How much is the MRT fare from HarbourFront to Admiralty?
S$2.46 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.96 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.59 from 26 December 2026.
How long is the train ride?
About 50 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.
Do I need to change trains?
Yes, once, at Dhoby Ghaut. Keep your card or phone in your pocket at the interchange; you only tap at the start and end of the trip, and the fare counts as one journey.
Which platform do I need at HarbourFront?
Follow the signs for the North East Line platform towards Punggol Coast. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.
More routes from HarbourFront and Admiralty
Changi Airport to HarbourFront | City Hall to HarbourFront | HarbourFront to Bishan | HarbourFront to Bugis | HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut | HarbourFront to Jurong East | HarbourFront to Punggol | HarbourFront to Tampines | HarbourFront to Woodlands | Orchard to HarbourFront | Raffles Place to HarbourFront
All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.