Farrer Park MRT Station
Farrer Park MRT station (NE8) is part of the North East Line, which runs across Singapore from HarbourFront in the south-west to Punggol in the north-east. The station serves a primarily residential area in the central region of Singapore, close to the city centre, with a mix of older housing estates and smaller commercial activity in the surrounding streets.
Farrer Park on the North East Line map
Farrer Park station at a glance
| Station codes | NE8 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North East Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 花拉公园 |
| Tamil name | ஃபேரர் பார்க் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North East Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:42 AM, last train 11:55 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Farrer Park on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Farrer Park is not an interchange station, so all journeys require staying on the North East Line or changing at a neighbouring stop. Little India station (NE7) lies to the south-west and connects to the Downtown Line, offering access to the Marina Bay area and destinations across the west of Singapore. To the north-east, Boon Keng station (NE9) provides onward travel further into the residential heartlands along the line.
The area around Farrer Park station is known for its concentration of medical facilities, with a cluster of private hospitals and specialist clinics in the immediate vicinity forming a recognised medical district. The surrounding streets also feature a range of shophouses, small eateries, and neighbourhood shops that reflect the character of this older part of central Singapore, making the area straightforward to explore on foot.
Around Farrer Park station
Farrer Park station sits in a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood with a strong medical cluster, including Farrer Park Hospital and StarMed Specialist Centre just steps away. The area borders the Little India district, giving it a lively multicultural character with a wide range of shops, eateries and cultural attractions within walking distance. City Square Mall and Mustafa Centre are both within a short walk, making the surroundings convenient for everyday shopping.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park Hospital | Hospital | About 20 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for a wide range of private specialist and inpatient medical services. |
| StarMed Specialist Centre | Hospital | About 60 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for specialist outpatient consultations and medical care. |
| Mustafa Centre | Shopping mall | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | Visit for round-the-clock shopping across a large range of goods and groceries. |
| City Square Mall | Shopping mall | About 300 m (~5 min walk) | Visit for mainstream retail, dining and everyday shopping under one roof. |
| Little India | Attraction | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | Visit to explore the cultural streets, shops and eateries of the Little India district. |
| House of Tan Teng Niah | Attraction | About 700 m (~11 min walk) | Visit to see a well-preserved, colourful heritage building in the Little India area. |
| Indian Heritage Centre | Museum | About 790 m (~13 min walk) | Visit to learn about the history and culture of Indian communities in Singapore. |
| Tekka Centre | Shopping mall | About 810 m (~13 min walk) | Visit for a wet market, hawker food and everyday goods in a traditional setting. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Farrer Park 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 Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Little India (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Little India to Farrer Park (1 stop). About 13 stops with 2 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 Farrer Park (2 stops). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| 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 Farrer Park (2 stops). About 3 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 Botanic Gardens (3 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Botanic Gardens to Little India (3 stops), then change to the North East Line from Little India to Farrer Park (1 stop). About 10 stops with 3 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Stevens (8 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Stevens to Little India (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Little India to Farrer Park (1 stop). About 11 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Farrer Park (5 stops). About 5 stops, no changes. |
Tips for using Farrer Park station
- Farrer Park Hospital and StarMed Specialist Centre are within a one-minute walk of the station, making them easy to reach on foot without any planning needed.
- Mustafa Centre and City Square Mall are both roughly a five-minute walk away and are straightforward to reach on foot, though allow a little extra time if you are unfamiliar with the streets.
- Little India, the House of Tan Teng Niah, the Indian Heritage Centre and Tekka Centre are all between nine and thirteen minutes on foot, so consider taking a bus if you prefer a shorter journey or the weather is unfavourable.
- The area can be particularly busy on weekends and during festive periods, so allow extra time when travelling to or from the station at peak hours.
All stations on the North East Line
In order along the line, with Farrer Park marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NE1 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| NE4 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| NE5 | Clarke Quay | – |
| NE6 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE |
| NE7 | Little India | DT / NE |
| NE8 | Farrer Park (you are here) | – |
| NE9 | Boon Keng | – |
| NE10 | Potong Pasir | – |
| NE12 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| NE13 | Woodleigh | – |
| NE14 | Hougang | – |
| NE15 | Buangkok | – |
| NE16 | Sengkang | NE / STC |
| NE17 | Punggol | NE / PTC |
Read the full North East Line guide.
Farrer Park station: common questions
Which line is Farrer Park MRT station on?
Farrer Park is on the North East Line. Its station code is NE8.
Is Farrer Park an interchange station?
No. Farrer Park is served by the North East Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Farrer Park?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Farrer Park a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North East Line first train 5:42 AM, last train 11:55 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Farrer Park MRT station?
The station is surrounded by medical facilities, shopping options and cultural attractions, including Farrer Park Hospital and StarMed Specialist Centre within one minute on foot, Mustafa Centre and City Square Mall at roughly five minutes, and the Little India district at approximately nine minutes walk.
Which shopping mall is closest to Farrer Park MRT station?
Both Mustafa Centre and City Square Mall are the closest malls, each approximately 290 to 300 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk.
How far is Tekka Centre from Farrer Park MRT station?
Tekka Centre is approximately 810 metres from the station, which is roughly a thirteen-minute walk.
How do I get to Farrer Park from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Little India (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Little India to Farrer Park (1 stop). About 13 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 September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the North East 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.