Hougang MRT Station
Hougang MRT station (NE14) is a station on the North East Line, serving the established residential town of Hougang in the north-east of Singapore. It sits within a largely suburban area made up of public housing estates, local amenities, and neighbourhood shops, making it a useful everyday station for residents in the surrounding community rather than a major commercial or business centre.
Hougang on the North East Line map
Hougang station at a glance
| Station codes | NE14 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North East Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 后港 |
| Tamil name | ஹவ்காங் |
| 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 Hougang on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is not an interchange, so passengers needing to change lines will have to travel to a connecting station. On the North East Line, the station sits between Woodleigh to the south-west and Buangkok to the north-east. From here you can travel directly into the city via stations such as Dhoby Ghaut, or head further north-east towards Punggol without needing to change trains.
The area around Hougang station is primarily residential, with a cluster of shops, food centres, and everyday amenities within comfortable walking distance. Hougang Mall is a neighbourhood shopping centre close to the station, offering supermarket facilities, food and beverage outlets, and retail shops that serve the local population. The surrounding streets are typical of a well-established HDB town, with covered walkways and neighbourhood facilities spread across the estate.
Around Hougang station
Hougang station sits in a well-established residential town in the north-east of Singapore, with a strong mix of everyday amenities close by. Hougang Mall and Kang Kar Mall serve the local shopping needs, while several food centres cater to the area's large resident population. Hougang Central Interchange nearby makes the station a practical hub for onward travel across the town.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hougang Central Interchange | Bus interchange | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | Catch buses heading across the north-east and beyond from this busy interchange. |
| Seng Huat Coffee House | Food centre | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | Visit for local cooked food and a variety of affordable hawker fare. |
| Wu Fu | Food centre | About 300 m (~5 min walk) | A neighbourhood food centre with a range of local dishes to choose from. |
| Hougang Mall | Shopping mall | About 330 m (~5 min walk) | Shop for everyday goods, groceries and a variety of retail options. |
| Kang Kar Mall | Shopping mall | About 350 m (~6 min walk) | Browse retail shops and services in this neighbourhood shopping mall. |
| Foodies' Garden | Food centre | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Head here for a selection of local hawker food and drinks. |
| The Midtown | Shopping mall | About 440 m (~7 min walk) | A shopping mall with retail, dining and service options for residents. |
| Hougang Stadium | Stadium | About 580 m (~9 min walk) | Watch local football matches or use the sports facilities available here. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Hougang 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 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 Hougang (2 stops). About 12 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 Hougang (7 stops). About 9 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 Hougang (7 stops). About 8 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 Serangoon (8 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Hougang (2 stops). About 13 stops with 2 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 Hougang (2 stops). About 12 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Hougang (10 stops). About 10 stops, no changes. |
Tips for using Hougang station
- Hougang Central Interchange is only a short walk from the station, making it straightforward to continue your journey by bus to other parts of the north-east.
- Most of the malls and food centres are within a ten-minute walk, so it is practical to explore on foot when the weather is fair.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the station and interchange area can be busy, so allow a little extra time for your journey.
- If you are heading to Hougang Stadium, it is the furthest point on the list, so plan for roughly a ten-minute walk from the station.
All stations on the North East Line
In order along the line, with Hougang 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 | – |
| NE9 | Boon Keng | – |
| NE10 | Potong Pasir | – |
| NE12 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| NE13 | Woodleigh | – |
| NE14 | Hougang (you are here) | – |
| NE15 | Buangkok | – |
| NE16 | Sengkang | NE / STC |
| NE17 | Punggol | NE / PTC |
Read the full North East Line guide.
Hougang station: common questions
Which line is Hougang MRT station on?
Hougang is on the North East Line. Its station code is NE14.
Is Hougang an interchange station?
No. Hougang 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 Hougang?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Hougang 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 Hougang MRT station?
Hougang station is surrounded by a range of amenities including Hougang Central Interchange, several shopping malls such as Hougang Mall and Kang Kar Mall, food centres like Seng Huat Coffee House and Foodies' Garden, and Hougang Stadium. All are within an approximate ten-minute walk.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Hougang MRT station?
Hougang Mall is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 330 metres or roughly a five-minute walk. For food, Seng Huat Coffee House is the nearest food centre at approximately 290 metres away.
How far is Hougang Stadium from Hougang MRT station?
Hougang Stadium is approximately 580 metres from the station, which is roughly a nine-minute walk. It is the furthest of the verified places in the immediate area.
How do I get to Hougang from Changi Airport by MRT?
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 Hougang (2 stops). About 12 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.