Caldecott MRT Station
Caldecott MRT station serves a quiet, predominantly residential part of central Singapore, sitting between the mature housing estates of Caldecott and Marymount. It carries two station codes, CC17 on the Circle Line and TE9 on the Thomson-East Coast Line, making it an interchange station where passengers can switch between the two lines without leaving the fare gates.
Caldecott on the Circle Line map
Caldecott MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC17TE9 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line Thomson East Coast Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) Brown line (Thomson East Coast Line) |
| Interchange | Yes, change between 2 lines here |
| Chinese name | 加利谷 |
| Tamil name | கால்டிகாட் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM Thomson East Coast Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Caldecott on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Travelling on the Circle Line from Caldecott, you can head towards Marymount in one direction or Botanic Gardens in the other, connecting onward across much of the island. On the Thomson-East Coast Line, the neighbouring stations are Upper Thomson to the north and Mount Pleasant to the south. This combination of two lines makes the station a practical transfer point for journeys linking the northern and eastern parts of Singapore with the central and western regions.
The area around Caldecott station is largely low-rise residential, with landed housing and small neighbourhood shops nearby. The station sits close to Andrew Road and the surrounding greenery typical of this part of central Singapore. Rather than a concentration of major attractions, the neighbourhood offers a calm, everyday character, and passengers typically use Caldecott as a convenient interchange to reach destinations further along either line.
Around Caldecott MRT station
Caldecott station sits in a quiet, predominantly residential part of Singapore, close to mature housing estates and a range of community amenities. The area is served by local food options such as Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre, and medical facilities including Mount Alvernia Hospital. Green space is also accessible nearby, with MacRitchie Reservoir Submerged Boardwalk within reach for those seeking nature.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.A.V.H. Library | Library | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | A library serving the visually impaired and those with print disabilities. |
| Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre | Food centre | About 550 m (~9 min walk) | A popular hawker centre offering a wide variety of local food stalls. |
| Mount Alvernia Hospital | Hospital | About 580 m (~9 min walk) | A private hospital providing a range of medical and surgical services. |
| Toa Payoh West CC | Community club | About 620 m (~10 min walk) | A community club hosting classes, events and recreational activities for residents. |
| Johnson Eatery | Food centre | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | A local eating establishment serving cooked food to the surrounding community. |
| Maxim | Food centre | About 740 m (~12 min walk) | A food centre offering cooked meals for diners in the neighbourhood. |
| MacRitchie Reservoir Submerged Boardwalk | Attraction | About 1020 m (~17 min walk) | A nature attraction featuring a boardwalk trail over the reservoir waters. |
| Toa Payoh Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 1030 m (~17 min walk) | A major bus interchange connecting passengers to routes across Singapore. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Caldecott 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 Caldecott (8 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Caldecott (4 stops). About 4 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Orchard (3 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Caldecott (4 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to Caldecott (4 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Caldecott (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Caldecott (7 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Caldecott MRT station
A trip from Caldecott to Changi Airport (about 23 km) costs S$2.38 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Caldecott 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 23 km, 14 stops | S$2.38 | S$1.88 | S$2.51 |
| Orchard | about 6 km, 4 stops | S$1.59 | S$1.09 | S$1.72 |
| City Hall | about 9 km, 7 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Raffles Place | about 11 km, 9 stops | S$1.94 | S$1.44 | S$2.07 |
| Jurong East | about 14 km, 7 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| Woodlands | about 15 km, 7 stops | S$2.07 | S$1.57 | S$2.20 |
| HarbourFront | about 12 km, 8 stops | S$1.94 | S$1.44 | S$2.07 |
| Marina Bay | about 11 km, 10 stops | S$1.94 | S$1.44 | S$2.07 |
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 Caldecott MRT station
- The S.A.V.H. Library is the closest destination and is easily reached on foot in a couple of minutes from the station.
- Mount Alvernia Hospital and Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre are both under ten minutes on foot, though the actual walking route may be longer than the straight-line distance suggests, so allow extra time.
- For MacRitchie Reservoir Submerged Boardwalk and Toa Payoh Bus Interchange, which are over a kilometre away, taking a bus from the station area rather than walking is worth considering, especially in hot or wet weather.
- Caldecott is an interchange between the Circle Line and the Thomson East Coast Line, so check which line is more convenient for your onward journey before boarding.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Caldecott marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| CC1 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE / CC |
| CC2 | Bras Basah | None |
| CC3 | Esplanade | None |
| CC4 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| CC5 | Nicoll Highway | None |
| CC6 | Stadium | None |
| CC7 | Mountbatten | None |
| CC8 | Dakota | None |
| CC9 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| CC10 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| CC11 | Tai Seng | None |
| CC12 | Bartley | None |
| CC13 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| CC14 | Lorong Chuan | None |
| CC15 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| CC16 | Marymount | None |
| CC17 | Caldecott (you are here) | CC / TE |
| CC19 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| CC20 | Farrer Road | None |
| CC21 | Holland Village | None |
| CC22 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| CC23 | one-north | None |
| CC24 | Kent Ridge | None |
| CC25 | Haw Par Villa | None |
| CC26 | Pasir Panjang | None |
| CC27 | Labrador Park | None |
| CC28 | Telok Blangah | None |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| CC30 | Keppel | None |
| CC31 | Cantonment | None |
| CC32 | Prince Edward Road | None |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Caldecott marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Woodlands North | None |
| TE2 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| TE3 | Woodlands South | None |
| TE4 | Springleaf | None |
| TE5 | Lentor | None |
| TE6 | Mayflower | None |
| TE7 | Bright Hill | None |
| TE8 | Upper Thomson | None |
| TE9 | Caldecott (you are here) | CC / TE |
| TE11 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| TE12 | Napier | None |
| TE13 | Orchard Boulevard | None |
| TE14 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| TE15 | Great World | None |
| TE16 | Havelock | None |
| TE17 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| TE18 | Maxwell | None |
| TE19 | Shenton Way | None |
| TE20 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| TE22 | Gardens by the Bay | None |
| TE23 | Tanjong Rhu | None |
| TE24 | Katong Park | None |
| TE25 | Tanjong Katong | None |
| TE26 | Marine Parade | None |
| TE27 | Marine Terrace | None |
| TE28 | Siglap | None |
| TE29 | Bayshore | None |
Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.
Caldecott MRT station: common questions
Which line is Caldecott MRT station on?
Caldecott is on the Circle Line and the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station codes are CC17 and TE9.
Is Caldecott an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the Circle Line and the Thomson East Coast Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.
What time is the first and last train at Caldecott?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Caldecott a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Caldecott MRT station?
Nearby places include the S.A.V.H. Library at approximately 140 metres, Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre at roughly 550 metres, and Mount Alvernia Hospital at around 580 metres, among others.
What is the closest food centre to Caldecott station?
Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre is the closest food centre, at approximately 550 metres straight-line distance, which is roughly a nine-minute walk.
How far is MacRitchie Reservoir from Caldecott station?
The MacRitchie Reservoir Submerged Boardwalk is approximately 1,020 metres in a straight line from the station, which is around a 17-minute walk, though actual walking time may vary.
How do I get to Caldecott 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 Caldecott (8 stops). About 14 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 September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Circle Line and the Thomson East Coast 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.