Hillview MRT Station
Hillview MRT station is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT3. It serves a quiet, low-density residential area in the western part of Singapore, where private housing estates and greenery dominate the surroundings. The station provides residents in this part of Bukit Timah with direct rail access into the city and to other parts of the island without the need to change lines.
Hillview on the Downtown Line map
Hillview station at a glance
| Station codes | DT3 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 山景 |
| Tamil name | ஹில்வியூ |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Hillview on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Hillview, the Downtown Line runs in both directions, connecting passengers across a wide stretch of Singapore. Towards the city, the next stop is Beauty World, and travelling in the opposite direction brings you to Cashew. Neither of these neighbouring stations is an interchange, but continuing along the Downtown Line from either end will eventually bring you to stations where transfers to other lines are possible.
The area around Hillview station is largely residential, with HDB blocks and private estates making up much of the immediate surroundings. Hillview Community Club is located close to the station and serves the local neighbourhood. The Rail Corridor, a long green path that follows the route of the former KTM railway, is accessible from this part of Bukit Timah and is popular with walkers and cyclists looking to explore a quieter stretch of Singapore.
Around Hillview station
Hillview station sits within a quiet, largely residential area on the western fringe of Singapore, surrounded by low-rise housing estates and patches of greenery. The neighbourhood blends everyday amenities with academic institutions, as seen in the presence of Trinity Theological College and HillV2 Mall nearby. Dairy Farm Mall and the Silo Ruins further out reflect the area's mix of leisure, heritage, and nature.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Theological College | College | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | Visit for theological education, academic events, or a quiet campus walk. |
| HillV2 Mall | Shopping mall | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Visit for everyday shopping, dining, and supermarket needs. |
| Hillview Community Club | Community club | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Visit for community programmes, classes, and local activities. |
| Fuyong Interim Park | Park | About 570 m (~9 min walk) | Visit for a relaxed outdoor stroll in a green interim park setting. |
| Timbre+ Hillview | Food centre | About 580 m (~9 min walk) | Visit for a wide variety of food and beverage options in a lively setting. |
| Dairy Farm Mall | Shopping mall | About 930 m (~15 min walk) | Visit for additional retail, dining, and lifestyle options. |
| Silo Ruins | Attraction | About 1050 m (~17 min walk) | Visit to explore remnants of Singapore's industrial and heritage past. |
| Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies | Gallery | About 1080 m (~18 min walk) | Visit for a gallery exploring Singapore's experiences during the Japanese Occupation. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Hillview 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 Hillview (10 stops). About 20 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Hillview (7 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Newton (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Hillview (7 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Choa Chu Kang (3 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Choa Chu Kang to Bukit Panjang (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bukit Panjang to Hillview (2 stops). About 10 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Choa Chu Kang (4 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Choa Chu Kang to Bukit Panjang (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bukit Panjang to Hillview (2 stops). About 11 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Little India (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Little India to Hillview (8 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Hillview station
- HillV2 Mall and Hillview Community Club are both around a 6-minute walk from the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- The Silo Ruins and the war legacies gallery are over a kilometre away by straight line, so allow extra time or consider taking a bus rather than walking.
- Hillview is a non-interchange station on the Downtown Line, so if you need to transfer to another line, plan your journey in advance and factor in extra travel time.
- The area is primarily residential and can be quiet in the evenings, so plan visits to food and leisure spots like Timbre+ Hillview around expected busy periods to avoid a long wait.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Hillview marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | – |
| DT3 | Hillview (you are here) | – |
| DT5 | Beauty World | – |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | – |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | – |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | – |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | – |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | – |
| DT25 | Mattar | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | – |
| DT29 | Bedok North | – |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | – |
| DT31 | Tampines West | – |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | – |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | – |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Hillview station: common questions
Which line is Hillview MRT station on?
Hillview is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT3.
Is Hillview an interchange station?
No. Hillview is served by the Downtown Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Hillview?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Hillview a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Hillview MRT station?
Nearby places include Trinity Theological College, HillV2 Mall, Hillview Community Club, Fuyong Interim Park, Timbre+ Hillview, Dairy Farm Mall, the Silo Ruins, and the Surviving the Japanese Occupation gallery. The area is mostly residential with a mix of green spaces, community facilities, and shopping options.
Which mall is closest to Hillview MRT station?
HillV2 Mall is the closest mall, approximately 360 metres away by straight line, which is roughly a 6-minute walk. Dairy Farm Mall is further, at approximately 930 metres away.
How far is Timbre+ Hillview from Hillview MRT station?
Timbre+ Hillview is approximately 580 metres away by straight line, which is roughly a 9-minute walk from the station. Please note that distances are approximate.
How do I get to Hillview 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 Hillview (10 stops). About 20 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.
News and guides mentioning Hillview
- MRT Reliability Hits Record High in August 2026 12 Sep 2026
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Downtown 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.