Boon Lay MRT Station
Boon Lay MRT station is part of the Mass Rapid Transit network in Singapore, serving the western end of the East West Line under the station code EW27. It sits within Boon Lay, a largely residential town in the Jurong West planning area, and acts as a key stop for commuters living in the surrounding public housing estates as well as workers travelling to and from the nearby Jurong industrial and commercial zones.
Boon Lay on the East West Line map
Boon Lay station at a glance
| Station codes | EW27 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 文礼 |
| Tamil name | பூன் லே |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Boon Lay on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Boon Lay, trains run eastward along the East West Line toward Lakeside (EW26) and further into the city, passing through major interchange stations such as Jurong East, where connections to the North South Line are available. In the opposite direction, the next stop is Pioneer (EW28), with the line continuing to Joo Koon at its western terminus. Boon Lay itself is not an interchange station, so passengers needing to switch lines will have to travel to a neighbouring interchange stop.
The area around Boon Lay station is well served by Jurong Point, one of Singapore's larger suburban shopping malls, which sits in close walking distance of the station entrance. The surrounding neighbourhood consists mainly of HDB residential blocks, void decks, and local amenities typical of a mature Singapore housing estate. Bus interchange facilities are also located nearby, making this station a practical starting or ending point for journeys across the western region of the island.
Around Boon Lay station
Boon Lay station sits at the heart of a busy mixed-use area in Jurong West, combining large shopping malls with residential blocks and community facilities. The area is anchored by Jurong Point and The Centris, both within a very short walk of the station. Nearby amenities include a bus interchange, a library, a medical centre and a park, making the area well served for everyday needs.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurong Point | Shopping mall | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Visit Jurong Point for a wide range of retail shops, supermarkets and dining options. |
| Boon Lay Interchange | Bus interchange | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Use Boon Lay Interchange to connect to bus routes serving the surrounding Jurong West area. |
| The Centris | Shopping mall | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | Visit The Centris for additional shopping, dining and lifestyle options close to the station. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | Head to Kopitiam for local hawker-style meals and drinks in a food centre setting. |
| Jurong Central Park | Park | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | Visit Jurong Central Park for outdoor leisure, greenery and a relaxed open-air environment. |
| Jurong West Library | Library | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | Use Jurong West Library to borrow books, study or access community programmes and resources. |
| Jurong Medical Centre | Hospital | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | Visit Jurong Medical Centre for medical consultations, specialist services and healthcare needs. |
| Pioneer Mall | Shopping mall | About 1020 m (~17 min walk) | Pioneer Mall offers further retail and dining options if you need more variety further afield. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Boon Lay 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 Boon Lay (25 stops). About 25 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Boon Lay (11 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Boon Lay (14 stops). About 14 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Boon Lay (3 stops). About 3 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Boon Lay (3 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Buona Vista to Boon Lay (6 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Boon Lay station
- Jurong Point, The Centris and Boon Lay Interchange are all within roughly two minutes on foot from the station, so these are easy to reach without planning extra time.
- Jurong Central Park, Jurong West Library and Jurong Medical Centre are each around four to five minutes on foot, but allow a little more time during hot or wet weather.
- Pioneer Mall is roughly 17 minutes on foot at straight-line distance, so taking a bus from Boon Lay Interchange is a more comfortable option than walking.
- During peak morning and evening hours the area around the station and interchange can be busy, so allow extra time if you are making onward bus connections.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Boon Lay marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay (you are here) | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Boon Lay station: common questions
Which line is Boon Lay MRT station on?
Boon Lay is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW27.
Is Boon Lay an interchange station?
No. Boon Lay is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Boon Lay?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Boon Lay a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Boon Lay MRT station?
Boon Lay station is close to Jurong Point and The Centris shopping malls, Boon Lay Interchange, a Kopitiam food centre, Jurong Central Park, Jurong West Library and Jurong Medical Centre, all within approximately five minutes on foot. Pioneer Mall is also reachable, though it is around 1,020 metres away.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Boon Lay station?
Jurong Point and The Centris are the closest shopping malls, both approximately 110 to 120 metres from the station and roughly a two-minute walk. The Kopitiam food centre is a little further at approximately 190 metres, or about three minutes on foot.
How far is Jurong Medical Centre from Boon Lay station?
Jurong Medical Centre is approximately 280 metres from Boon Lay station in a straight line, which is roughly a five-minute walk. Distances are approximate and may vary depending on the route taken.
How do I get to Boon Lay from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Boon Lay (25 stops). About 25 stops, no 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.
News and guides mentioning Boon Lay
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the East West 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.