Bukit Gombak MRT Station

Bukit Gombak MRT station is an elevated stop on the North South Line, numbered NS3, standing near the junction of Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 and East Avenue 5 in the Bukit Gombak area of western Singapore. Trains call at a single island platform raised above street level, so passengers travelling in either direction wait on the same platform. The station is run by SMRT Trains.

Bukit Gombak on the North South Line map

Bukit Gombak MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

Most people who use the station live in the surrounding Housing and Development Board estate and ride the line for daily trips to work, school and the shops. It also draws students heading to Dazhong Primary School, players and spectators bound for Bukit Gombak Stadium and the Bukit Gombak Sports Hall, and walkers on their way to Bukit Batok Town Park, home of the quarry pond known as Little Guilin. The Hong Kah North Neighbourhood Police Post is also within reach of the station’s four exits.

History of Bukit Gombak MRT station

The station opened on 10 March 1990 as part of the Branch Line, after appearing in early MRT plans in 1982 under the working name Bukit Batok North. It joined the North South Line on 10 February 1996, and its original code of B2 was replaced by NS3 in August 2001 when station numbers were revised across the network. For two days, 18 and 19 September 2010, it served as a temporary end point of the North South Line while works were carried out at Jurong East.

Inside Bukit Gombak MRT station

Step free access for wheelchair users is available only at Exit D, so passengers with wheelchairs, prams or heavy luggage should plan to use that entrance. The platform has half-height screen doors and large high-volume low-speed ceiling fans, and there are bicycle facilities for cyclists. From outside, the tall inverted V-shaped roof and brick walls are designed to echo the HDB logo and the neighbouring blocks, while a blue colour scheme sets the station apart from others on the former Branch Line.

For everyday errands, Bukit Gombak Neighbourhood Centre sits about a minute’s walk away, and the Perdaus community club is a few minutes further. Anyone looking for a meal can reach Sin Huat Lee Restaurant, Chang Cheng Mee Wah or Air Padang in two or three minutes on foot. Bukit Gombak Stadium is around three minutes from the station, which makes the line a practical choice for training sessions and school sports events.

For a longer outing, West Mall is roughly a 17 minute walk, and Bukit Batok Town Park offers a green break close to Bukit Gombak MRT station. Whether you live nearby or are visiting for a match or a walk around Little Guilin, Bukit Gombak MRT station is the most convenient rail stop for this part of the west.

Around Bukit Gombak MRT station

Bukit Gombak station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood in western Singapore, well served by everyday amenities. The area around the station features community facilities such as the Bukit Gombak Neighbourhood Centre and sporting venues including Bukit Gombak Stadium. Several food centres are within a short walk, making this a practical base for residents and visitors alike.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Bukit Gombak by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

Fares from Bukit Gombak MRT station

A trip from Bukit Gombak to Changi Airport (about 39 km) costs S$2.56 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 Gombak 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.

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 Gombak MRT station

• Most food centres and community facilities are within a comfortable three-minute walk from the station, so no additional transport is needed for these stops.
• West Mall is approximately one kilometre away and may be more comfortably reached by bus rather than on foot, especially in hot or rainy weather.
• The stream attraction is around 12 minutes on foot, so allow extra time and wear comfortable footwear if you plan to visit.
• During peak commuting hours the station can be busier than usual, so allow a little extra time if you are connecting onward along the North South Line.

All stations on the North South Line

In order along the line, with Bukit Gombak marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full North South Line guide.

Bukit Gombak MRT station: common questions

Which line is Bukit Gombak MRT station on?

Bukit Gombak is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS3.

Is Bukit Gombak an interchange station?

No. Bukit Gombak 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 Gombak?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Bukit Gombak 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 Gombak MRT station?

The station is surrounded by several food centres, including Sin Huat Lee Restaurant and Chang Cheng Mee Wah, as well as community facilities like the Bukit Gombak Neighbourhood Centre and Bukit Gombak Stadium, all within approximately 210 metres.

Which shopping mall is closest to Bukit Gombak station and how far is it?

West Mall is the nearest shopping mall, at approximately 1,020 metres straight-line distance, which is roughly a 17-minute walk.

How far is Bukit Gombak Stadium from the station?

Bukit Gombak Stadium is approximately 210 metres away in a straight line, making it roughly a three-minute walk from the station.

How do I get to Bukit Gombak 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 Gombak (2 stops). About 24 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.

News and guides mentioning Bukit Gombak

• Singapore MRT history: from 5 stations in 1987 to 130+ today 6 Nov 2026
• Future MRT Map Singapore: Every New Line and Extension to 2040 21 Oct 2026
• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
• North-South Line Map 11 Aug 2023

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.