Cove LRT Station
Cove station is part of the Punggol LRT network, carrying the station code PE1 and running on the East Loop line. It sits within Punggol, a largely residential new town in the north-east of Singapore. The station serves the local community living in the surrounding public housing estates, providing a convenient connection between homes and the broader rail network without the need to walk long distances to a main MRT line.
Cove on the Punggol LRT (East Loop) map
Cove station at a glance
| Station codes | PE1 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Punggol LRT (East Loop) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 海湾 |
| Tamil name | கோவ் |
| Next stations |
See Cove on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Cove, travel on the Punggol LRT East Loop takes you directly to Meridian, the neighbouring station along the loop. To reach other parts of Singapore, passengers continue along the East Loop to Punggol MRT station, which connects to the North East Line. From there, interchanges further along the North East Line give access to the Circle Line at Serangoon and the North South Line at Dhoby Ghaut, among others.
The area around Cove station is predominantly made up of HDB residential blocks, void decks, and the everyday amenities that come with a planned housing estate, including neighbourhood shops, playgrounds, and open green spaces. Waterway Point shopping mall is reachable by continuing to Punggol station rather than walking from Cove itself. The immediate surroundings are quiet and residential in character, making this station most useful to people who live in this part of Punggol.
Around Cove station
Cove LRT station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood in Punggol, surrounded by public housing estates and community green spaces. Common Green is a nearby park that serves residents looking for outdoor recreation close to home. For shopping and dining, residents head to Waterway Point or Rivervale Mall, both reachable within a short journey from the station.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Green | Park | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | A local park suitable for leisure walks and outdoor activities. |
| FoodCity | Food centre | About 460 m (~7 min walk) | A food centre offering a range of affordable cooked food options. |
| Happy Hawkers | Food centre | About 520 m (~8 min walk) | A hawker centre where visitors can find a variety of local dishes. |
| Kopitiam Corner | Food centre | About 600 m (~10 min walk) | A coffee shop corner serving everyday meals and drinks. |
| Punggol Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 610 m (~10 min walk) | A bus interchange connecting passengers to wider parts of Singapore. |
| Rivervale Mall | Shopping mall | About 820 m (~13 min walk) | A shopping mall with retail shops and dining options. |
| Waterway Point | Shopping mall | About 870 m (~14 min walk) | A larger shopping mall with a broad mix of retail and food outlets. |
| Punggol Plaza | Shopping mall | About 990 m (~16 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall offering everyday shopping and dining needs. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Cove by LRT
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 Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 16 stops with 3 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Punggol (11 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Dhoby Ghaut (1 stop), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Punggol (11 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 13 stops with 2 changes. |
| 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 Serangoon (8 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 17 stops with 3 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Serangoon (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 16 stops with 3 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Punggol (15 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Cove station
- Common Green is the closest destination and is easily reached on foot in around three minutes.
- The three food centres are all within about a ten-minute walk, making them convenient for a quick meal after alighting.
- For the shopping malls, which range from roughly thirteen to sixteen minutes on foot, consider taking a connecting bus from Punggol Bus Interchange to save time.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the Punggol LRT can be busy, so allow a little extra time if you are making an onward connection at Punggol Bus Interchange.
All stations on the Punggol LRT (East Loop)
In order along the line, with Cove marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| PE1 | Cove (you are here) | None |
| PE2 | Meridian | None |
| PE3 | Coral Edge | None |
| PE4 | Riviera | None |
| PE5 | Kadaloor | None |
| PE6 | Oasis | None |
| PE7 | Damai | None |
Read the full Punggol LRT (East Loop) guide.
Cove station: common questions
Which line is Cove LRT station on?
Cove is on the Punggol LRT (East Loop). Its station code is PE1.
Is Cove an interchange station?
No. Cove is served by the Punggol LRT (East Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Cove LRT station?
Nearby places include Common Green park, several food centres such as FoodCity and Happy Hawkers, Punggol Bus Interchange, and shopping malls including Waterway Point and Rivervale Mall. Distances are approximate and range from about 170 metres to just under one kilometre.
Which shopping mall is closest to Cove LRT station?
Rivervale Mall is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 820 metres straight-line distance, roughly a thirteen-minute walk.
How far is Waterway Point from Cove LRT station?
Waterway Point is approximately 870 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a fourteen-minute walk.
How do I get to Cove from Changi Airport by LRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Cove (1 stop). About 16 stops with 3 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 Cove
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Punggol LRT (East Loop) 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.