Woodlands to Marina Bay by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Marina Bay. That is 17 stops with no change of train, about 45 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.42.
Step by step from Woodlands to Marina Bay
- At Woodlands board the Thomson East Coast Line towards Bayshore and ride 17 stops to Marina Bay.
This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Marina Bay. Station codes: Woodlands is NS9/TE2 and Marina Bay is CE2/TE20/NS27. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.
Fare from Woodlands to Marina Bay
| Fare type | Adult card fare |
|---|---|
| Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet) | S$2.42 |
| Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday | S$1.92 |
| From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise | S$2.55 |
The fare is based on the 26.1 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 45 minutes on the train from Woodlands to Marina Bay. 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 Woodlands 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: Marina Bay to Woodlands
- At Marina Bay board the Thomson East Coast Line towards Woodlands North and ride 17 stops to Woodlands.
The return trip takes about 45 minutes and costs the same S$2.42.
Arriving at Marina Bay
Marina Bay station sits at the heart of Singapore's central business district, surrounded by major office towers, hotels and financial institutions. The area draws a largely professional crowd on weekdays, with leisure visitors heading to destinations such as The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Marina One. Cultural attractions including the Red Dot Design Museum and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre add variety to this otherwise corporate precinct.
Close to the station:
- Malaysia Chiak! (food centre, about 5 min on foot)
- Marina One (shopping mall, about 5 min on foot)
- Red Dot Design Museum (museum, about 8 min on foot)
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (museum, about 11 min on foot)
- OUE Downtown (shopping mall, about 13 min on foot)
The Marina Bay station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Woodlands 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 Woodlands to Marina Bay?
17 stops on the Thomson East Coast Line with no change.
How much is the MRT fare from Woodlands to Marina Bay?
S$2.42 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.92 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.55 from 26 December 2026.
How long is the train ride?
About 45 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 Woodlands?
Follow the signs for the Thomson East Coast Line platform towards Bayshore. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.
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All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.