Bukit Batok MRT Station
Bukit Batok MRT station is an elevated stop on the North South Line, carrying the code NS2, in the centre of Bukit Batok town in western Singapore. It stands close to Bukit Batok Central and Bukit Batok Avenue, right beside the town’s main shopping, library and bus facilities, and it is operated by SMRT.
Bukit Batok on the North South Line map
Bukit Batok MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | NS2 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North South Line |
| Line colour | Red line (North South Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 武吉巴督 |
| Tamil name | புக்கிட் பாத்தோக் |
| Opened | 10 March 1990 (36 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 10 Bukit Batok Central, Singapore 659958 |
| Daily ridership | About 25,059 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North South Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:16 AM, last train 11:48 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Bukit Batok on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers are residents of the surrounding Housing and Development Board estate, heading to work or school elsewhere on the network. Many others arrive at the bus interchange next door and change to the train here, while shoppers and library users come for the amenities clustered around the town centre. Trains stop at a single island platform, so you board from the same level whichever direction you are travelling.
History of Bukit Batok MRT station
The station opened on 10 March 1990 as part of the Branch Line, a short western route that was absorbed into the North South Line in February 1996. Early plans from 1982 called it Bukit Batok South, and during its Branch Line years it used the code B1 until the current NS2 code was adopted in August 2001. Half-height platform screen doors were in service by August 2011, added after concerns about commuters slipping while rushing for trains and people straying onto the tracks.
Inside Bukit Batok MRT station
The station has four exits and is wheelchair accessible at every one of them apart from Exit A. Bicycle facilities are provided for anyone who rides to the train. The building is easy to recognise: its steep, inverted V-shaped roof echoes the HDB logo, its outer walls use brick to match the neighbouring flats, and a yellow colour scheme distinguishes it from the other former Branch Line stations.
For day-to-day errands, Bukit Batok MRT station puts several useful places within a short walk. Bukit Batok Public Library and West Mall are both about a minute or two away on foot, making the station a convenient starting point for borrowing books, shopping or running errands.
Anyone wanting a quick, inexpensive meal can head to the Koufu food centre close by, and Bukit Batok Bus Interchange is around three minutes’ walk for onward bus journeys deeper into the estate and beyond. Residents attending classes or events at Bukit Batok Community Club will also find this the closest stop, and visitors to St Luke’s Hospital can walk there from the station in under a quarter of an hour.
Around Bukit Batok MRT station
Bukit Batok MRT station sits at the heart of a predominantly residential new town in the west of Singapore, with a strong retail and community core centred around West Mall and Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. The immediate surroundings offer everyday amenities including a public library and food options, making it a practical hub for residents. Further out, institutions such as Millennia Institute and St Luke's Hospital serve the broader neighbourhood.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit Batok Public Library | Library | About 80 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for book borrowing, study spaces, and community reading programmes. |
| West Mall | Shopping mall | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Visit for shopping, dining, and a range of retail services under one roof. |
| Koufu | Food centre | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | Visit for affordable local food and drink from multiple stall operators. |
| Bukit Batok Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 180 m (~3 min walk) | Visit to connect to bus routes across Singapore's west and beyond. |
| Bukit Batok Community Club | Community club | About 250 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for community events, courses, and recreational activities. |
| St Luke’s Hospital | Hospital | About 830 m (~13 min walk) | Visit for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and healthcare services. |
| Local market | Attraction | About 880 m (~14 min walk) | Visit for fresh produce, cooked food, and everyday household goods. |
| Millennia Institute | College | About 940 m (~15 min walk) | Visit for full-time pre-university academic programmes and campus facilities. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Bukit Batok 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 Jurong East (22 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Bukit Batok (1 stop). About 23 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Bukit Batok (19 stops). About 19 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Jurong East (11 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Bukit Batok (1 stop). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Bukit Batok (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bukit Batok (6 stops). About 6 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Jurong East (8 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Bukit Batok (1 stop). About 10 stops with 2 changes. |
Fares from Bukit Batok MRT station
A trip from Bukit Batok to Changi Airport (about 38 km) costs S$2.54 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Bukit Batok to the main hubs, the early bird fare for journeys that start before 7.45am on weekdays, and the fare that applies from 26 December 2026.
| To | Distance | Adult card | Before 7.45am | From 26 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | about 38 km, 23 stops | S$2.54 | S$2.04 | S$2.67 |
| Orchard | about 37 km, 19 stops | S$2.54 | S$2.04 | S$2.67 |
| City Hall | about 19 km, 12 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Raffles Place | about 18 km, 11 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Jurong East | about 2 km, 1 stop | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| Woodlands | about 13 km, 6 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| HarbourFront | about 19 km, 10 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Marina Bay | about 19 km, 12 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
Estimated from the route distance between stations and the Public Transport Council fare table in force from 27 December 2025. The exact fare can differ by one band. Cash fares are higher. Use the fare calculator for any other journey, or check your fare on the SimplyGo app.
Tips for using Bukit Batok MRT station
- West Mall, Koufu, and Bukit Batok Public Library are all within a short walk of the station, so most everyday errands can be done on foot without needing to transfer.
- Bukit Batok Bus Interchange is roughly three minutes on foot from the station and is the most convenient option for reaching places further away, such as St Luke's Hospital or Millennia Institute.
- St Luke's Hospital and Millennia Institute are over 800 metres from the station, so allow extra time or consider taking a bus from the interchange rather than walking, particularly in hot or wet weather.
- During weekday morning and evening peak hours, both the station and the bus interchange can be busy, so plan for a few extra minutes if you are making an onward connection.
All stations on the North South Line
In order along the line, with Bukit Batok marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NS1 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| NS2 | Bukit Batok (you are here) | None |
| NS3 | Bukit Gombak | None |
| NS4 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| NS5 | Yew Tee | None |
| NS7 | Kranji | None |
| NS8 | Marsiling | None |
| NS9 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| NS10 | Admiralty | None |
| NS11 | Sembawang | None |
| NS12 | Canberra | None |
| NS13 | Yishun | None |
| NS14 | Khatib | None |
| NS15 | Yio Chu Kang | None |
| NS16 | Ang Mo Kio | None |
| NS17 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| NS18 | Braddell | None |
| NS19 | Toa Payoh | None |
| NS20 | Novena | None |
| NS21 | Newton | NS / DT |
| NS22 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| NS23 | Somerset | None |
| NS24 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE / CC |
| NS25 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| NS26 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| NS27 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| NS28 | Marina South Pier | None |
Read the full North South Line guide.
Bukit Batok MRT station: common questions
Which line is Bukit Batok MRT station on?
Bukit Batok is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS2.
Is Bukit Batok an interchange station?
No. Bukit Batok 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 Bukit Batok?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Bukit Batok a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North South Line first train 5:16 AM, last train 11:48 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Bukit Batok MRT station?
The station is surrounded by a range of amenities including Bukit Batok Public Library, West Mall shopping mall, a Koufu food centre, and Bukit Batok Bus Interchange, all within approximately 180 metres. Further away, you will find Bukit Batok Community Club, St Luke's Hospital, a local market, and Millennia Institute.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Bukit Batok MRT station?
West Mall is the nearest shopping mall, at approximately 110 metres from the station. The Koufu food centre is also very close, at roughly 140 metres away.
How far is St Luke's Hospital from Bukit Batok MRT station?
St Luke's Hospital is approximately 830 metres from the station in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk. Taking a bus from Bukit Batok Bus Interchange may be more practical, especially in poor weather.
How do I get to Bukit Batok from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Jurong East (22 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Bukit Batok (1 stop). About 23 stops with 1 change.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed October 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.
Exits and buses at Bukit Batok station
Bus stops within 250 m of Bukit Batok station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit Batok Interchange | 43009 | 61, 77, 106, 106A, 173, 173A, 177, 189, 189A, 453, 852, 941, 945, 947, 990, 991, 991A, 992 | 170 m |
| Opposite Blk 102 | 43389 | 173, 173A, 187, 189, 189A, 941 | 218 m |
| Bukit Batok Community Club | 43391 | 173, 941 | 219 m |
| Opposite Blk 120 | 43399 | 173, 173A, 941 | 239 m |
Exits and bus services come from OpenStreetMap and can change when roads or routes are revised; check the board at the stop or the operator app before relying on a service late at night. For the nearest station to where you are now, use the MRT near me finder.
Places to visit from Bukit Batok station
See every guide on how to get to Singapore's attractions, hospitals and malls by MRT, with routes and fares from Changi Airport, Orchard and the city.