Cantonment MRT Station
Cantonment MRT station is an underground stop on the Circle Line, station code CC31, in the Bukit Merah district of Singapore. It sits directly beneath the former Tanjong Pagar railway station, on the stretch of land between Keppel Road and Spottiswoode Park Road, at the southern edge of the Central Business District.
Cantonment on the Circle Line map
Cantonment MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC31 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 广东民 |
| Tamil name | கெண்டொன்மன் |
| Opened | 12 July 2026 |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 100 Everton Road, Singapore 089395 |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Cantonment on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station lies 28 m below ground across three levels, built deep to avoid disturbing the shallow foundations of the historic terminal above. Its main users are visitors heading to the Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, pupils and parents at Cantonment Primary School, and people working at or visiting the Police Cantonment Complex. Singapore General Hospital, Tanjong Pagar Community Club and the Gurdwara Sahib Silat Road Silk Temple are also within the surrounding area.
History of Cantonment MRT station
The station opened to passengers on 12 July 2026 as one of three stations in the Circle Line’s sixth stage, which closed the loop between HarbourFront and Marina Bay. A week earlier, on 4 July, a public preview let people ride free of charge between the three new stations. Before opening, the platform even hosted a graduation fashion show by Lasalle College of the Arts students. In a naming poll, the working name was kept ahead of the alternatives “Old Railway Station” and “Spottiswoode Park”.
Inside Cantonment MRT station
The design takes its cue from the old railway terminal overhead. A tall double-volume hall with a curved roof rises above the platforms, lined with 24 vertical glass murals, and a large analogue clock showing the Circle Line’s interchanges hangs at one end, framed by two rings that represent the line. Green accents at the entrance echo the colour of the old terminal’s roof. In the concourse, look out for The Journey Between by Han Sai Por, part of the Art in Transit programme. The station is also a designated Civil Defence shelter with reinforced structures and steel blast doors, and there are 102 bicycle parking spaces for cyclists.
For most visitors, Cantonment MRT station is the stop for art and heritage. The SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, New Art Museum Singapore and Prestige Gallery are each about a two minute walk away, which makes it easy to fit several galleries into one afternoon. A slightly longer walk of around eight minutes brings you to Baba House, a museum of Peranakan heritage. Residents and hungry visitors can reach Everton Food Place in roughly nine minutes on foot, while Kampong Bahru Terminal, about eight minutes away, is handy for onward bus journeys.
Around Cantonment MRT station
Cantonment MRT station sits within a mixed neighbourhood that combines light industrial heritage with creative and cultural uses, anchored by the Tanjong Pagar Distripark complex which houses SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark and several art galleries. Nearby residential streets give way to older shophouses and quiet lanes, with Baba House representing the area's Peranakan heritage a short walk away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Gallery | Gallery | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | Visit Prestige Gallery to browse contemporary or curated artworks on display. |
| SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark | Museum | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark is a Singapore Art Museum venue worth exploring for local and regional art. |
| New Art Museum Singapore | Gallery | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | New Art Museum Singapore offers a gallery space for modern and contemporary art exhibitions. |
| Old Boys Gallery | Gallery | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | Old Boys Gallery is a smaller gallery space suited to those seeking niche or independent art shows. |
| Baba House | Museum | About 480 m (~8 min walk) | Baba House is a heritage museum reflecting Peranakan culture and traditional architecture. |
| Kampong Bahru Terminal | Bus interchange | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | Kampong Bahru Terminal is the nearest bus interchange for onward connections across the city. |
| Everton Food Place | Food centre | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | Everton Food Place is a neighbourhood food centre good for affordable local hawker meals. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Cantonment 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 Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Cantonment (2 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Marina Bay (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Cantonment (2 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marina Bay (2 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Cantonment (2 stops). About 4 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 Cantonment (9 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Marina Bay (17 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Cantonment (2 stops). About 19 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Cantonment (2 stops). About 2 stops, no changes. |
Fares from Cantonment MRT station
A trip from Cantonment to Changi Airport (about 24 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 Cantonment 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 24 km, 15 stops | S$2.38 | S$1.88 | S$2.51 |
| Orchard | about 8 km, 7 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| City Hall | about 5 km, 4 stops | S$1.49 | S$0.99 | S$1.62 |
| Raffles Place | about 3 km, 3 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Jurong East | about 17 km, 12 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Woodlands | about 28 km, 19 stops | S$2.45 | S$1.95 | S$2.58 |
| HarbourFront | about 2 km, 2 stops | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| Marina Bay | about 2 km, 2 stops | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
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 Cantonment MRT station
- SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Prestige Gallery, and New Art Museum Singapore are all roughly a 2-minute walk from the station, making them easy to combine in a single visit.
- Baba House and Everton Food Place involve a walk of around 8 to 9 minutes, so allow a little extra time, particularly in hot or wet weather.
- Kampong Bahru Terminal is approximately an 8-minute walk and is useful if you need to continue your journey by bus rather than returning to the Circle Line.
- During weekday peak hours the roads around the station can be busy, so pedestrians should allow a little extra time when walking between the scattered attractions in this area.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Cantonment 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 | 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 (you are here) | None |
| CC32 | Prince Edward Road | None |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Cantonment MRT station: common questions
Which line is Cantonment MRT station on?
Cantonment is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC31.
Is Cantonment an interchange station?
No. Cantonment is served by the Circle Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Cantonment?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Cantonment a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is there to do near Cantonment MRT station?
The area is strong on arts and culture, with SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Prestige Gallery, and New Art Museum Singapore all within roughly 2 minutes on foot. Baba House, a Peranakan heritage museum, is also nearby at approximately 8 minutes walk.
Where is the nearest food centre to Cantonment station?
Everton Food Place is the nearest food centre, at approximately 540 metres from the station, which is roughly a 9-minute walk.
How far is Baba House from Cantonment MRT station?
Baba House is approximately 480 metres from Cantonment station, which works out to roughly an 8-minute walk.
How do I get to Cantonment from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Cantonment (2 stops). About 15 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 October 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Circle 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 Cantonment station
Cantonment has 3 mapped exits (1 to 4). The numbers match the signs inside the station; the landmark beside each one is the closest mapped place to that entrance, so pick the exit that comes up nearest to where you are going.
- Exit 1: closest to SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark (about 95 m from the entrance)
- Exit 2
- Exit 4: closest to New Art Museum Singapore (about 93 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Cantonment station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonment Station Exit 4 | 14069 | 10, 30, 57, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 145 | 44 m |
| Opposite Cantonment Station Exit 4 | 14061 | 10, 30, 57, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 145 | 221 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.
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