Dakota MRT Station
Dakota is a station on the Circle Line, carrying the station code CC8. It sits in a primarily residential part of the eastern city fringe, serving the Dakota and Geylang Bahru neighbourhoods. The area is a mix of older public housing blocks and light industrial pockets, giving the station a local, community-focused character rather than a commercial or tourist-facing one.
Dakota on the Circle Line map
Dakota station at a glance
| Station codes | CC8 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 达科达 |
| Tamil name | டகோட்டா |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:50 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Dakota on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Dakota, the Circle Line runs westward to Mountbatten and eastward to Paya Lebar. Paya Lebar is an interchange station where you can transfer to the East West Line, making it straightforward to reach destinations across the city from there. Dakota itself is not an interchange, so passengers needing connections to other lines will find Paya Lebar the most convenient next stop for that purpose.
The most well known landmark within walking distance of Dakota station is Old Airport Road Food Centre, one of Singapore's larger hawker centres and a popular destination for local food. The surrounding streets are quiet and largely residential, with provision shops and small eateries dotting the neighbourhood. It is the kind of area that rewards a slow walk, though visitors tend to come primarily for the food centre rather than for any major commercial or cultural attraction.
Around Dakota station
Dakota MRT station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood with a strong food culture, anchored by the well-known Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall roughly 5 minutes on foot. The surrounding streets are filled with housing estates and community facilities, including the nearby Mountbatten Community Club. A handful of independent food businesses and hawker options make this area a popular destination for those seeking local Singapore dining.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten Community Club | Community club | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for community programmes, sports facilities, and local resident activities. |
| Lau Par Sat Taiwan Porridge | Food centre | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for Taiwanese-style porridge and related Taiwanese food options. |
| 3rd Culture Brewing Co. | Food centre | About 260 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for craft beer and casual dining in an independent brewery setting. |
| Roast Paradise 烧味天堂 | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for roasted meats and classic Cantonese barbecue dishes. |
| Old Airport Road Food Centre & Shopping Mall | Shopping mall | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | Visit for a wide range of hawker stalls, local produce, and everyday shopping. |
| Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre | Market / hawker centre | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | Visit for fresh market produce and a broad selection of cooked food stalls. |
| Grandlink Square | Shopping mall | About 730 m (~12 min walk) | Visit for a mix of retail shops and commercial businesses. |
| City Plaza | Shopping mall | About 890 m (~14 min walk) | Visit for retail shopping and a variety of commercial services. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Dakota 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 Dakota (1 stop). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to City Hall (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Paya Lebar (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Dakota (1 stop). About 9 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Paya Lebar (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Dakota (1 stop). About 6 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 Dakota (13 stops). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Dakota (7 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Promenade (4 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Promenade to Dakota (4 stops). About 9 stops with 2 changes. |
Tips for using Dakota station
- Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall is within a comfortable 5-minute walk and is a good first stop for a meal after arriving at the station.
- Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre is approximately 9 minutes on foot, so consider whether you prefer to walk or take a short bus ride depending on your energy and time.
- Grandlink Square and City Plaza are both over 700 metres away, making them more practical to reach by bus than on foot, especially in Singapore's heat.
- The area can be busier around lunchtime and weekend mornings, particularly near the food centres, so allow a little extra time if you are visiting during peak hours.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Dakota marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| CC2 | Bras Basah | – |
| CC3 | Esplanade | – |
| CC4 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| CC5 | Nicoll Highway | – |
| CC6 | Stadium | – |
| CC7 | Mountbatten | – |
| CC8 | Dakota (you are here) | – |
| CC9 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| CC10 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| CC11 | Tai Seng | – |
| CC12 | Bartley | – |
| CC13 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| CC14 | Lorong Chuan | – |
| CC15 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| CC16 | Marymount | – |
| CC17 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| CC19 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| CC20 | Farrer Road | – |
| CC21 | Holland Village | – |
| CC22 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| CC23 | one-north | – |
| CC24 | Kent Ridge | – |
| CC25 | Haw Par Villa | – |
| CC26 | Pasir Panjang | – |
| CC27 | Labrador Park | – |
| CC28 | Telok Blangah | – |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Dakota station: common questions
Which line is Dakota MRT station on?
Dakota is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC8.
Is Dakota an interchange station?
No. Dakota 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 Dakota?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Dakota a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:50 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Dakota MRT station?
The area around Dakota station has several food options including Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall at roughly 5 minutes' walk, as well as Mountbatten Community Club and a number of smaller food businesses all within approximately 4 to 5 minutes on foot.
Which food centre is closest to Dakota MRT station?
Lau Par Sat Taiwan Porridge, 3rd Culture Brewing Co., and Roast Paradise are all approximately 240 to 270 metres from the station, making them among the nearest food options. Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall is slightly further at around 310 metres, roughly a 5-minute walk.
How far is Old Airport Road Food Centre from Dakota MRT station?
Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall is approximately 310 metres from Dakota MRT station, which works out to roughly a 5-minute walk. This distance is approximate and may vary depending on your route.
How do I get to Dakota 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 Dakota (1 stop). About 7 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.
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.