Havelock MRT Station
Havelock MRT station is an underground station on the Thomson-East Coast Line, where it carries the code TE16. It lies along Zion Road in Bukit Merah, beside the residential area of Bukit Ho Swee. SMRT operates the station, and its five exits are spread around Zion Road, so passengers can surface close to the building they are heading for.
Havelock on the Thomson East Coast Line map
Havelock MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | TE16 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Thomson East Coast Line |
| Line colour | Brown line (Thomson East Coast Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 合乐 |
| Tamil name | ஹவ்லாக் |
| Opened | 13 November 2022 (3 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 110 Zion Road, Singapore 168604 |
| Daily ridership | About 2,024 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Thomson East Coast Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Havelock on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most people who use the station live in Bukit Ho Swee and the housing nearby, using it for their daily journeys into other parts of the city. It also serves a number of local landmarks, including the Tan Boon Liat Building, Concorde Shopping Centre, Giok Hong Tian Temple, the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel and Zion Sports Corner. This makes it a practical stop for hotel guests, temple visitors, shoppers and anyone playing sport at Zion Sports Corner, as well as for residents.
History of Havelock MRT station
Havelock MRT station opened to passengers on 13 November 2022, with a public preview held two days earlier. The stop was first planned in August 2012 as part of the Thomson Line, which was combined with the Eastern Region Line in 2014 to create the Thomson-East Coast Line. Opening had originally been expected in 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the supply of materials and workers and pushed the date back by about a year.
Inside Havelock MRT station
The station is wheelchair accessible and provides bicycle facilities, which is helpful for residents who cycle to the station. Under the Art-in-Transit programme, it displays Havelock Traces by an anonymous artist. The work is made up of fragments of former buildings along Havelock Road and looks at how town planning before independence shaped the way Singaporeans lived and worked.
For everyday needs, Havelock MRT station puts Concorde Shopping Centre roughly a minute’s walk away, and the Zion Riverside food centre can be reached in around eight minutes on foot, making it easy to grab a meal or run errands close to the station.
Visitors with an interest in Singapore’s past can walk about five minutes to the Grave of Tan Tock Seng, one of the more unusual historical sites in the area. For a longer shopping trip, Great World City is around ten minutes away by foot, so the station works well as a base for both local errands and a relaxed afternoon exploring the neighbourhood around Zion Road and Bukit Ho Swee.
Around Havelock MRT station
Havelock station sits in a mixed neighbourhood that blends residential blocks with retail and dining options. Concorde Shopping Centre is immediately beside the station, while the well-known Zion Riverside food centre and Great World City shopping mall are within comfortable walking distance. The area also has quiet heritage attractions nearby, giving it a varied character beyond everyday shopping and eating.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Shopping Centre | Shopping mall | About 80 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for everyday shopping, retail and services in a compact mall. |
| J.2 美食阁 | Food centre | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | A local food centre offering a range of cooked food stalls. |
| Grave of Tan Tock Seng | Attraction | About 320 m (~5 min walk) | A historic grave site of significance to Singapore's early history. |
| SEAB Heritage Gallery | Museum | About 370 m (~6 min walk) | A gallery dedicated to Singapore's examination and assessment heritage. |
| Zion Riverside | Food centre | About 510 m (~8 min walk) | A popular riverside hawker spot known for local food choices. |
| Great World City | Shopping mall | About 600 m (~10 min walk) | A large mall with a wide range of shops, dining and services. |
| Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter | Attraction | About 650 m (~11 min walk) | A preserved World War Two air raid shelter with historical interest. |
| Tiong Bahru Plaza | Shopping mall | About 740 m (~12 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall with supermarket, shops and dining options. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Havelock 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 Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Havelock (1 stop). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Havelock (2 stops). About 2 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Havelock (1 stop). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Outram Park (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Havelock (1 stop). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Havelock (13 stops). About 13 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Havelock (1 stop). About 2 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Havelock MRT station
A trip from Havelock to Changi Airport (about 24 km) costs S$2.38 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Havelock 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 24 km, 15 stops | S$2.38 | S$1.88 | S$2.51 |
| Orchard | about 2 km, 2 stops | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| City Hall | about 4 km, 4 stops | S$1.49 | S$0.99 | S$1.62 |
| Raffles Place | about 3 km, 3 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Jurong East | about 15 km, 9 stops | S$2.07 | S$1.57 | S$2.20 |
| Woodlands | about 23 km, 13 stops | S$2.36 | S$1.86 | S$2.49 |
| HarbourFront | about 4 km, 2 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Marina Bay | about 3 km, 4 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
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 Havelock MRT station
- Concorde Shopping Centre is just steps from the station and is the most convenient stop for quick errands or a meal.
- Zion Riverside food centre and Great World City are both reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes, though taking a short bus ride can save time if the weather is hot.
- Tiong Bahru Plaza and the Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter are the furthest verified places from the station, so allow extra walking time or consider taking public transport to reach them comfortably.
- During morning and evening peak hours the station and surrounding streets can be busier than usual, so factor in a few extra minutes when planning your journey.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Havelock marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Woodlands North | None |
| TE2 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| TE3 | Woodlands South | None |
| TE4 | Springleaf | None |
| TE5 | Lentor | None |
| TE6 | Mayflower | None |
| TE7 | Bright Hill | None |
| TE8 | Upper Thomson | None |
| TE9 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| TE11 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| TE12 | Napier | None |
| TE13 | Orchard Boulevard | None |
| TE14 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| TE15 | Great World | None |
| TE16 | Havelock (you are here) | None |
| TE17 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| TE18 | Maxwell | None |
| TE19 | Shenton Way | None |
| TE20 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| TE22 | Gardens by the Bay | None |
| TE23 | Tanjong Rhu | None |
| TE24 | Katong Park | None |
| TE25 | Tanjong Katong | None |
| TE26 | Marine Parade | None |
| TE27 | Marine Terrace | None |
| TE28 | Siglap | None |
| TE29 | Bayshore | None |
Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.
Havelock MRT station: common questions
Which line is Havelock MRT station on?
Havelock is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE16.
Is Havelock an interchange station?
No. Havelock is served by the Thomson East Coast Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Havelock?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Havelock a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Havelock MRT station?
The area around Havelock station includes Concorde Shopping Centre roughly 80 metres away, a local food centre at J.2 美食阁 about 190 metres away, and attractions such as the Grave of Tan Tock Seng and the SEAB Heritage Gallery within approximately 370 metres. Further afield, Zion Riverside, Great World City, Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter and Tiong Bahru Plaza are all reachable within about 750 metres.
Which shopping mall is closest to Havelock MRT station?
Concorde Shopping Centre is the closest mall, approximately 80 metres from the station and roughly a one-minute walk. Great World City is the next nearest mall at about 600 metres, and Tiong Bahru Plaza is around 740 metres away.
How far is Zion Riverside food centre from Havelock MRT station?
Zion Riverside food centre is approximately 510 metres from Havelock station, which works out to roughly an eight-minute walk. Distances are approximate and actual walking time may vary.
How do I get to Havelock from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Havelock (1 stop). About 15 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 October 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Thomson-East Coast 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.
Exits and buses at Havelock station
Havelock has 5 mapped exits (1 to 5). The numbers match the signs inside the station; the landmark beside each one is the closest mapped place to that entrance, so pick the exit that comes up nearest to where you are going.
- Exit 1: closest to J.2 美食阁 (about 99 m from the entrance)
- Exit 2
- Exit 3: closest to Concorde Shopping Centre (about 95 m from the entrance)
- Exit 4
- Exit 5: closest to Concorde Shopping Centre (about 95 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Havelock station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Station Exit 3 | 06081 | 5, 16, 16M, 75, 121, 123, 175, 195, 970 | 43 m |
| Havelock Station Exit 5 | 06141 | 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, 51, 64, 186 | 122 m |
| Havelock Station Exit 4 | 06149 | 51, 64, 123, 186 | 149 m |
| Havelock Station Exit 2 | 06071 | 5, 16, 16M, 75, 121, 123, 175, 195, 970 | 203 m |
Exits and bus services come from OpenStreetMap and can change when roads or routes are revised; check the board at the stop or the operator app before relying on a service late at night. For the nearest station to where you are now, use the MRT near me finder.
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