Fernvale LRT Station
Fernvale LRT station (SW5) is a stop on the West Loop of the Sengkang LRT, in the Sengkang district of north-eastern Singapore. Like every station on this line, it is elevated, with trains running on a raised guideway above street level. The Sengkang LRT is a driverless system of two loops, and both loops meet at Sengkang station, where passengers can change to the North East Line of the MRT network.
Fernvale on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) map
Fernvale LRT station at a glance
| Station codes | SW5 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Sengkang LRT (West Loop) |
| Line colour | Grey line (Sengkang LRT (West Loop)) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 芬微 |
| Tamil name | ஃபொ்ன்வேல் |
| Next stations |
See Fernvale on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station mainly serves people living in the surrounding housing estate, who use it for short trips to Sengkang station and onward MRT connections. It is also used by shoppers and diners, because a shopping mall and several food centres sit within a minute or two on foot. For anyone coming from elsewhere in Singapore, the usual route is to take the North East Line to Sengkang and transfer to the West Loop there.
History of Fernvale LRT station
Fernvale LRT station opened on 29 January 2005, when the West Loop began carrying passengers, about two years after the East Loop. At first, West Loop trains ran in one direction only, following the main flow of commuters at different times of day. Trains in both directions were introduced during weekday peak hours in 2010, and full-day service in both directions began on 1 January 2013. Two-car trains started running on the line in December 2015 to cope with rising passenger numbers.
Inside Fernvale LRT station
Trains here are fully automated, so there is no driver on board, and the cars run on rubber tyres along a concrete guideway. Depending on the time of day, a train may have one car or two. A new fleet of two-car trains has been entering service since 15 July 2025 and will gradually replace older trains on the line until 2028.
For residents and visitors alike, the station is a convenient stop for everyday errands and meals. The Seletar Mall is about 40 m away, roughly a one-minute walk, making it one of the closest malls to any station on the line. For food, Fernvale Hawker Centre and a Kopitiam food centre are each under 100 m from the station, and Fernvale Market Place is about a two-minute walk.
Families can also reach Fernvale Grove Green Playground in around a minute. Those willing to walk further will find Greenwich V about 15 minutes away on foot. Whether you are picking up groceries, eating at a hawker stall or meeting friends at the mall, Fernvale LRT station puts most of what you need within a very short walk.
Around Fernvale LRT station
Fernvale station sits within a well-established residential neighbourhood in Sengkang, surrounded by public housing and everyday amenities. The Seletar Mall is immediately adjacent to the station, making this a convenient stop for shopping and dining. Several food centres, including Fernvale Hawker Centre and Fernvale Market Place, serve the local community within a short walk.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seletar Mall | Shopping mall | About 40 m (~1 min walk) | Visit The Seletar Mall for a wide range of retail shops, dining and supermarket options. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 70 m (~1 min walk) | Head to Kopitiam for a casual meal or drink in a food court setting. |
| Fernvale Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 80 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Fernvale Hawker Centre for local hawker food at everyday prices. |
| Singapura Heritage | Food centre | About 80 m (~1 min walk) | Try Singapura Heritage for heritage-style local food and drinks. |
| Fernvale Grove Green Playground | Park | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | Fernvale Grove Green Playground is a good spot for children to play outdoors. |
| Fernvale Market Place | Market / hawker centre | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Fernvale Market Place is worth a visit for fresh produce and hawker meals. |
| Greenwich V | Shopping mall | About 910 m (~15 min walk) | Greenwich V offers additional retail and dining options a fair distance from the station. |
| Buangkok Square Mall | Shopping mall | About 1030 m (~17 min walk) | Buangkok Square Mall provides further shopping and food choices in the surrounding area. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Fernvale 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 Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 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 Sengkang (10 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 16 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 Sengkang (10 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 15 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 Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 19 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 Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 stops with 3 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Sengkang (14 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Fernvale LRT station
A trip from Fernvale to Changi Airport (about 27 km) costs S$2.43 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Fernvale 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 27 km, 18 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| Orchard | about 18 km, 16 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| City Hall | about 17 km, 15 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| Raffles Place | about 18 km, 16 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Jurong East | about 28 km, 19 stops | S$2.44 | S$1.94 | S$2.57 |
| Woodlands | about 29 km, 18 stops | S$2.45 | S$1.95 | S$2.58 |
| HarbourFront | about 22 km, 18 stops | S$2.33 | S$1.83 | S$2.46 |
| Marina Bay | about 21 km, 20 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
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 Fernvale LRT station
- The Seletar Mall, Kopitiam, Fernvale Hawker Centre, Singapura Heritage, and Fernvale Grove Green Playground are all within a short walk of roughly one to two minutes, so they are easily reached on foot.
- Greenwich V and Buangkok Square Mall are both considerably further away at roughly 15 to 17 minutes on foot, so you may prefer to take a connecting bus or train rather than walking.
- Fernvale is a station on the Sengkang LRT West Loop, so you will need to travel via Sengkang MRT station to connect to the North East Line for journeys to other parts of Singapore.
- During peak hours the LRT can be busy, so allow a little extra time when travelling to or from Sengkang MRT station, particularly on weekday mornings and evenings.
All stations on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop)
In order along the line, with Fernvale marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| SW1 | Cheng Lim | None |
| SW2 | Farmway | None |
| SW3 | Kupang | None |
| SW4 | Thanggam | None |
| SW5 | Fernvale (you are here) | None |
| SW6 | Layar | None |
| SW7 | Tongkang | None |
| SW8 | Renjong | None |
Read the full Sengkang LRT (West Loop) guide.
Fernvale LRT station: common questions
Which line is Fernvale LRT station on?
Fernvale is on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop). Its station code is SW5.
Is Fernvale an interchange station?
No. Fernvale is served by the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Fernvale LRT station?
Fernvale station is surrounded by several amenities within a short walk, including The Seletar Mall, Kopitiam, Fernvale Hawker Centre, Singapura Heritage, Fernvale Grove Green Playground, and Fernvale Market Place. Further away, Greenwich V and Buangkok Square Mall are also accessible, though they are approximately 15 to 17 minutes away on foot.
Which shopping mall is closest to Fernvale LRT station?
The Seletar Mall is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 40 metres straight-line distance, making it roughly a one-minute walk from the station.
How far is Greenwich V from Fernvale LRT station?
Greenwich V is approximately 910 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a 15-minute walk from Fernvale station.
How do I get to Fernvale 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 Sengkang (4 stops), then change to the Sengkang LRT from Sengkang to Fernvale (4 stops). About 18 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Fernvale
- Sengkang West LRT Reopens Oct 4: What Riders Need to Know 5 Oct 2026
- シンガポールMRT路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Sengkang-Punggol LRT 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Sengkang LRT (West 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.