Orchard to Woodlands by MRT

Quick answer: Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Woodlands North) to Woodlands. That is 11 stops with no change of train, about 30 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.30.

Step by step from Orchard to Woodlands

At Orchard board the Thomson East Coast Line towards Woodlands North and ride 11 stops to Woodlands.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Woodlands. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Woodlands is NS9/TE2. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Woodlands

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.30
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.80
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.43

The fare is based on the 20.9 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 30 minutes on the train from Orchard to Woodlands. That assumes roughly 2 to 3 minutes per stop, 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 Thomson East Coast Line runs from about 5:36 AM until about 11:42 PM at its first station. Times at Orchard 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: Woodlands to Orchard

At Woodlands board the Thomson East Coast Line towards Bayshore and ride 11 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 30 minutes and costs the same S$2.30.

Arriving at Woodlands

Woodlands MRT station sits at the heart of a busy regional centre in northern Singapore, surrounded by a mix of shopping, dining and community facilities. Causeway Point and STELLAR@TE2 make this a popular destination for retail and leisure, while the Woodlands Regional Library serves the broader residential population nearby. The area also functions as a major transport node, with the Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub connecting the station to bus services across the north.

Close to the station:

Cantine by Kopitiam (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Woodlands Regional Library (library, about 2 min on foot)
STELLAR@TE2 (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
Food Republic (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Causeway Point (shopping mall, about 3 min on foot)

The Woodlands station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Orchard station guide does the same for the start of the trip.

Places to visit at either end

Frequently asked questions

How many MRT stops from Orchard to Woodlands?

11 stops on the Thomson East Coast Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Woodlands?

S$2.30 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.80 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.43 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 30 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

No. Stay on the Thomson East Coast Line all the way.

Which platform do I need at Orchard?

Follow the signs for the Thomson East Coast Line platform towards Woodlands North. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Orchard and Woodlands

All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.