Dover MRT Station
Dover MRT station is a single-line station on the East West Line, carrying the station code EW22. It sits within a quiet, primarily residential part of western Singapore, serving the communities living in the public housing estates and educational institutions in the surrounding area. The station provides a straightforward commuter stop for residents and students travelling into the city or westward along the line.
Dover on the East West Line map
Dover station at a glance
| Station codes | EW22 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 杜弗 |
| Tamil name | டோவெர் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Dover on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Dover station does not offer any interchange connections, so passengers needing to switch lines must travel to a neighbouring station. To the east lies Buona Vista, which serves both the East West Line and the Circle Line, making it a useful stop for those heading towards Holland Village, one-north, or further into the city. To the west is Clementi, where buses and other transport options extend the reach of the network into the broader Clementi town area.
The area around Dover station is largely residential, with a mix of public housing blocks and schools nearby. One Park Dover, a small commercial cluster, sits close to the station and provides everyday amenities for local residents. The general neighbourhood is calm and low-key, with walking routes lined by housing estates rather than major commercial or tourist attractions, making the station primarily useful for people who live or study in this part of western Singapore.
Around Dover station
Dover MRT station sits within an education-focused district anchored by Singapore Polytechnic and several specialist institutions including DigiPen Singapore and Technical University of Munich (Asia). The area also serves a residential community, with multiple food centres on the polytechnic campus providing everyday dining options. Green spaces nearby add a quieter character to what is otherwise a compact, student-oriented neighbourhood.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Court 4 | Food centre | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | Visit for a wide variety of affordable cooked food stalls serving daily meals. |
| Food Court 3 | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | Another on-campus food centre offering a range of local cooked food options. |
| Food Court 5 | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | A further campus food centre providing additional dining variety for students and visitors. |
| Singapore Polytechnic | University | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | The main campus of Singapore Polytechnic, a large tertiary institution offering diploma programmes. |
| Library | Library | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | A public library suitable for study, reading and borrowing books and other materials. |
| Technical University of Munich (Asia) | University | About 410 m (~7 min walk) | A German technical university offering postgraduate and professional education programmes in Asia. |
| DigiPen Singapore | College | About 410 m (~7 min walk) | A specialist college focused on game design and computer science education. |
| Former Buona Vista Battery No. 2 Gun | Attraction | About 890 m (~14 min walk) | A preserved heritage gun emplacement from a former coastal defence battery, worth visiting for history enthusiasts. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Dover 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 Dover (20 stops). About 20 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Dover (6 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Dover (9 stops). About 9 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Dover (2 stops). About 2 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Dover (2 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Buona Vista to Dover (1 stop). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Dover station
- Singapore Polytechnic and its food centres are reachable on foot in under ten minutes, making them convenient for a quick visit without onward transport.
- The Former Buona Vista Battery No. 2 Gun is roughly 14 minutes on foot, so allow extra time or consider combining the visit with other nearby stops if you are not keen on a longer walk.
- During term time, the area around the station can be busy in the morning and early afternoon as students travel to and from campus, so allow a little extra time if travelling at peak hours.
- All the educational institutions cluster within roughly seven minutes on foot of the station, so it is practical to visit more than one in a single trip without needing to use additional transport.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Dover marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover (you are here) | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Dover station: common questions
Which line is Dover MRT station on?
Dover is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW22.
Is Dover an interchange station?
No. Dover is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Dover?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Dover a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Dover MRT station?
Dover MRT station is close to Singapore Polytechnic, several campus food centres, DigiPen Singapore, Technical University of Munich (Asia), a public library, and a heritage attraction at the Former Buona Vista Battery No. 2 Gun. Most of these are within approximately 7 minutes on foot, with the gun emplacement being the furthest at roughly 14 minutes.
Which food centre is closest to Dover MRT station?
Food Court 4 is the closest food centre, at approximately 170 metres from the station, which is roughly a 3-minute walk. Food Court 3 and Food Court 5 are each around 270 metres away, approximately 4 minutes on foot.
How far is Singapore Polytechnic from Dover MRT station?
Singapore Polytechnic is approximately 290 metres from Dover MRT station in a straight line, which works out to roughly a 5-minute walk. Please note that distances are approximate.
How do I get to Dover from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Dover (20 stops). About 20 stops, no 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.
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the East West 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.