Kangkar LRT Station
Kangkar is a Light Rapid Transit station on the Sengkang LRT East Loop, carrying the station code SE4. It sits within the Sengkang new town in northeastern Singapore, serving a largely residential neighbourhood made up of public housing blocks. The station is part of the automated LRT network that circulates through the town, connecting residents to the wider rail network via the main Sengkang station.
Kangkar on the Sengkang LRT (East Loop) map
Kangkar station at a glance
| Station codes | SE4 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Sengkang LRT (East Loop) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 港脚 |
| Tamil name | கங்கார் |
| Next stations |
See Kangkar on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Kangkar is not an interchange station, so passengers travelling to other MRT lines will need to continue along the East Loop to reach Sengkang station, where connections to the North East Line are available. The two neighbouring stations on the loop are Bakau and Ranggung, and travel between them is straightforward as the driverless trains run frequent, regular services around the circuit in both directions.
The area around Kangkar station is a quiet, low-rise residential precinct typical of Sengkang, with HDB blocks, local shops, and neighbourhood amenities making up most of the surroundings. There are no widely recognised landmarks of particular note immediately beside the station, but everyday conveniences including coffee shops, minimarts, and small community facilities are generally within easy walking distance for residents living in this part of the town.
Around Kangkar station
Kangkar LRT station sits within a dense residential neighbourhood in Sengkang, surrounded by HDB housing estates and everyday amenities. The area is well served by local food and retail options, with Rivervale Plaza and Sengkang New Market both within a very short walk. It is a quiet, community-focused area rather than a commercial or industrial district.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | A food court offering a variety of local meals and drinks. |
| Sengkang New Market | Market / hawker centre | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | A wet market and hawker centre for fresh produce and cooked food. |
| Rivervale Community Club | Community club | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | A community hub hosting grassroots activities and recreational programmes. |
| Rivervale Plaza | Shopping mall | About 160 m (~3 min walk) | A neighbourhood shopping mall with retail and dining options. |
| Koufu | Food centre | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | A food court providing a range of affordable local dishes. |
| Happy Hawkers | Food centre | About 550 m (~9 min walk) | A hawker centre with a selection of cooked food stalls. |
| Sengkang Joint Testing & Vaccination Centre | Hospital | About 780 m (~13 min walk) | A facility that has served as a medical testing and vaccination site. |
| Rivervale Mall | Shopping mall | About 960 m (~16 min walk) | A larger shopping mall with more retail and dining choices. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Kangkar 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 16 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 14 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 13 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 17 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 16 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Kangkar station
- Sengkang New Market, Kopitiam, Rivervale Community Club and Rivervale Plaza are all within a roughly 3-minute walk, making them easy to reach on foot after alighting.
- Happy Hawkers is around 9 minutes on foot, so factor in extra time if heading there, especially in hot weather.
- Rivervale Mall is about 16 minutes on foot, so consider taking the LRT to a nearer station or connecting via another mode of transport to save time.
- The Sengkang LRT East Loop runs as a loop service, so check the direction of travel at the platform to avoid going the long way round to your destination.
All stations on the Sengkang LRT (East Loop)
In order along the line, with Kangkar marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| SE1 | Compassvale | None |
| SE2 | Rumbia | None |
| SE3 | Bakau | None |
| SE4 | Kangkar (you are here) | None |
| SE5 | Ranggung | None |
Read the full Sengkang LRT (East Loop) guide.
Kangkar station: common questions
Which line is Kangkar LRT station on?
Kangkar is on the Sengkang LRT (East Loop). Its station code is SE4.
Is Kangkar an interchange station?
No. Kangkar is served by the Sengkang LRT (East Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Kangkar LRT station?
The station is surrounded by everyday amenities including Sengkang New Market, Rivervale Plaza, Rivervale Community Club and several food centres such as Kopitiam and Koufu, all within approximately 3 minutes on foot.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Kangkar station?
Kopitiam and Sengkang New Market are the closest, both approximately 120 metres away, which is roughly a 2-minute walk. Rivervale Plaza is the nearest shopping mall at approximately 160 metres away.
How far is Rivervale Mall from Kangkar station?
Rivervale Mall is approximately 960 metres from Kangkar station in a straight line, which works out to around a 16-minute walk.
How do I get to Kangkar 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 Kangkar (2 stops). About 16 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 September 2026.
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Sengkang LRT (East 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.