Ang Mo Kio MRT Station
Ang Mo Kio MRT station is a station on the North South Line, carrying the station code NS16. It sits at the heart of Ang Mo Kio new town, one of Singapore's established residential towns in the north of the island. The area is primarily made up of public housing estates alongside shops, eating places, and local amenities that serve the surrounding community.
Ang Mo Kio on the North South Line map
Ang Mo Kio station at a glance
| Station codes | NS16 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North South Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 宏茂桥 |
| Tamil name | அங் மோ கியோ |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North South Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Ang Mo Kio on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is not an interchange, so passengers needing to change lines must travel to a neighbouring station. Heading south along the North South Line takes you to Bishan, where you can transfer to the Circle Line. Heading north brings you to Yio Chu Kang, which is a non-interchange station. From Ang Mo Kio you can also travel directly to stations further along the North South Line in either direction, including Orchard and City Hall to the south.
The station sits close to Ang Mo Kio Town Centre, where you will find Ang Mo Kio Hub, a shopping mall that connects directly to the station area and includes a range of retail shops, food outlets, and a public library. The surrounding streets are lined with hawker centres and neighbourhood shops, giving the immediate area a practical, everyday character that reflects its role as the commercial and social centre of the town.
Around Ang Mo Kio station
Ang Mo Kio station sits at the heart of a well-established residential new town that also serves as a busy local shopping and dining hub. The area is anchored by Ang Mo Kio Hub and Jubilee Square, offering a wide range of retail and leisure options for residents and visitors alike. Green space is close at hand, with Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East lying just minutes from the station.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ang Mo Kio Interchange | Bus interchange | About 130 m (~2 min walk) | Board buses here to connect to destinations across Singapore. |
| Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East | Park | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | A green recreational park suitable for a leisurely stroll or rest. |
| Ang Mo Kio Hub | Shopping mall | About 150 m (~2 min walk) | A large shopping mall with retail, dining and entertainment options. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | A food centre offering a variety of local hawker meals and drinks. |
| Jubilee Square | Shopping mall | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | A shopping mall with additional retail and dining choices nearby. |
| S-11 | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | A food centre serving affordable local hawker fare. |
| Masjid Al-Muttaqin | Place of worship | About 390 m (~6 min walk) | A mosque serving the local Muslim community for worship and prayer. |
| Sprout @ AMK | Shopping mall | About 430 m (~7 min walk) | A lifestyle and retail mall catering to a range of shopping needs. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Ang Mo Kio by MRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Bishan (6 stops), then change to the North South Line from Bishan to Ang Mo Kio (1 stop). About 13 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Ang Mo Kio (6 stops). About 6 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Ang Mo Kio (9 stops). About 9 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Ang Mo Kio (14 stops). About 14 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Ang Mo Kio (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Ang Mo Kio (8 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Ang Mo Kio station
- Ang Mo Kio Hub and the bus interchange are within a very short walk of the station, making them easy first stops on arrival.
- The bus interchange is directly beside the station, so onward bus connections to surrounding estates and further destinations are straightforward.
- Sprout @ AMK and Masjid Al-Muttaqin are a few minutes further on foot, so allow a little extra time if heading to those destinations.
- During morning and evening peak hours the station and surrounding area can be busy, so plan for slightly longer journey times if travelling then.
All stations on the North South Line
In order along the line, with Ang Mo Kio marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NS1 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| NS2 | Bukit Batok | – |
| NS3 | Bukit Gombak | – |
| NS4 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| NS5 | Yew Tee | – |
| NS7 | Kranji | – |
| NS8 | Marsiling | – |
| NS9 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| NS10 | Admiralty | – |
| NS11 | Sembawang | – |
| NS12 | Canberra | – |
| NS13 | Yishun | – |
| NS14 | Khatib | – |
| NS15 | Yio Chu Kang | – |
| NS16 | Ang Mo Kio (you are here) | – |
| NS17 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| NS18 | Braddell | – |
| NS19 | Toa Payoh | – |
| NS20 | Novena | – |
| NS21 | Newton | NS / DT |
| NS22 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| NS23 | Somerset | – |
| NS24 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE |
| NS25 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| NS26 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| NS28 | Marina South Pier | – |
Read the full North South Line guide.
Ang Mo Kio station: common questions
Which line is Ang Mo Kio MRT station on?
Ang Mo Kio is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS16.
Is Ang Mo Kio an interchange station?
No. Ang Mo Kio is served by the North South Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Ang Mo Kio?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Ang Mo Kio a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North South Line first train 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Ang Mo Kio MRT station?
The station is surrounded by several amenities including Ang Mo Kio Hub, Jubilee Square, Ang Mo Kio Interchange, two food centres, a park and a mosque, all within approximately 430 metres.
Which shopping mall is closest to Ang Mo Kio MRT station?
Ang Mo Kio Hub is the closest mall, at approximately 150 metres from the station, roughly a 2-minute walk.
How far is Masjid Al-Muttaqin from Ang Mo Kio MRT station?
Masjid Al-Muttaqin is approximately 390 metres from the station, which is roughly a 6-minute walk.
How do I get to Ang Mo Kio from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Bishan (6 stops), then change to the North South Line from Bishan to Ang Mo Kio (1 stop). About 13 stops with 2 changes.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the North South Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.