Keat Hong LRT Station
Keat Hong LRT station is a stop on the Bukit Panjang LRT, carrying the code BP3, and serves the Keat Hong neighbourhood in the north-west of Singapore. The Bukit Panjang LRT is an automated line about 8 km long that links the estates of Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang, with 13 stations in total. Because the whole line runs on a raised guideway, the platforms here sit above street level. Passengers reach them from the roads below rather than going underground.
Keat Hong on the Bukit Panjang LRT map
Keat Hong LRT station at a glance
| Station codes | BP3 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Bukit Panjang LRT |
| Line colour | Grey line (Bukit Panjang LRT) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 吉丰 |
| Tamil name | கியட் ஹோங் |
| Next stations |
See Keat Hong 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 Keat Hong LRT station live in the surrounding housing estate. For them, the line is the quickest way to make short local trips or to reach the wider rail network. Others come for the neighbourhood shops and food stalls, and some are students heading to the junior college nearby. The line is operated by SMRT Trains and holds a place in local transport history as the first LRT line built in Singapore. It opened to passengers on 6 November 1999.
Inside Keat Hong LRT station
Platform barriers were fitted at every station on the Bukit Panjang LRT by 2017, so the platform edge here is screened from the track. Trains are small and fully automated, running as two-car sets. Since 2019 the line has been going through a major overhaul, due to finish in 2026, which brings new signalling, new power rails and new trains. The new signalling lets trains run closer together, so passengers at Keat Hong LRT station should wait less between services once the work is complete.
For everyday errands, the station puts several useful places within a short walk. Chua Chu Kang Community Club is roughly 7 minutes away on foot and is the nearest community facility. Keat Hong Shopping Centre and Keat Hong Food Centre & Market are both about 9 minutes away, which makes the station a practical stop for groceries, a hawker meal or a visit to the wet market.
If you want a larger choice of shops, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall and Choa Chu Kang Public Library are each around a 14 minute walk. Many visitors choose to ride one stop or more on the LRT instead of walking. Students at Jurong Pioneer Junior College, about 15 minutes away on foot, also have the option of using Keat Hong LRT station for their daily journeys.
Around Keat Hong LRT station
Keat Hong station sits within a well-established residential neighbourhood in the Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang area, surrounded largely by public housing estates. Everyday amenities are close at hand, with Keat Hong Shopping Centre and Keat Hong Food Centre and Market serving the local community. Lot One Shoppers' Mall and Choa Chu Kang Public Library are reachable on foot for those who do not mind a longer walk.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chua Chu Kang Community Club | Community club | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | Visit for community events, classes, and recreational programmes run by the People's Association. |
| Keat Hong Shopping Centre | Shopping mall | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall with shops and services catering to daily needs of local residents. |
| Keat Hong Food Centre & Market | Food centre | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | Head here for a wide selection of cooked food stalls and fresh produce under one roof. |
| Keat Hong Wet Market | Market / hawker centre | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | A traditional wet market for fresh vegetables, meat, seafood, and other everyday groceries. |
| 7 Stars Food Court | Food centre | About 590 m (~10 min walk) | A food court offering a variety of affordable meal options for the surrounding community. |
| Lot One Shoppers' Mall | Shopping mall | About 850 m (~14 min walk) | A larger regional shopping mall with a broader range of retail, dining, and lifestyle options. |
| Choa Chu Kang Public Library | Library | About 850 m (~14 min walk) | Visit to borrow books, access digital resources, or attend reading and learning programmes. |
| Jurong Pioneer Junior College | College | About 950 m (~15 min walk) | A junior college offering pre-university education to students in the west of Singapore. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Keat Hong 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 Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Bukit Panjang (13 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Keat Hong (3 stops). About 26 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Bukit Panjang (10 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Keat Hong (3 stops). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Jurong East (11 stops), then change to 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 Keat Hong (2 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
| 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 Keat Hong (2 stops). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
| 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 Keat Hong (2 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Jurong East (8 stops), then change to 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 Keat Hong (2 stops). About 14 stops with 3 changes. |
Fares from Keat Hong LRT station
A trip from Keat Hong to Changi Airport (about 36 km) costs S$2.52 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Keat Hong 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 36 km, 26 stops | S$2.52 | S$2.02 | S$2.65 |
| Orchard | about 16 km, 14 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| City Hall | about 25 km, 16 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| Raffles Place | about 24 km, 15 stops | S$2.38 | S$1.88 | S$2.51 |
| Jurong East | about 8 km, 5 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| Woodlands | about 10 km, 6 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| HarbourFront | about 24 km, 14 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| Marina Bay | about 21 km, 19 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 Keat Hong LRT station
- Keat Hong Food Centre and Market, Keat Hong Wet Market, and Keat Hong Shopping Centre are all within roughly a nine-minute walk from the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- Lot One Shoppers' Mall and Choa Chu Kang Public Library are approximately 14 minutes away on foot; consider taking a feeder bus if you prefer a shorter walk.
- Jurong Pioneer Junior College is about 15 minutes away on foot, so allow extra time if you are heading there, especially during morning peak hours when the LRT can be busier.
- The Bukit Panjang LRT connects to Choa Chu Kang MRT station on the North South Line, which is useful if you are travelling beyond the immediate neighbourhood to other parts of Singapore.
All stations on the Bukit Panjang LRT
In order along the line, with Keat Hong marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| BP1 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| BP2 | South View | None |
| BP3 | Keat Hong (you are here) | None |
| BP4 | Teck Whye | None |
| BP5 | Phoenix | None |
| BP6 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| BP7 | Petir | None |
| BP8 | Pending | None |
| BP9 | Bangkit | None |
| BP10 | Fajar | None |
| BP11 | Segar | None |
| BP12 | Jelapang | None |
| BP13 | Senja | None |
Read the full Bukit Panjang LRT guide.
Keat Hong LRT station: common questions
Which line is Keat Hong LRT station on?
Keat Hong is on the Bukit Panjang LRT. Its station code is BP3.
Is Keat Hong an interchange station?
No. Keat Hong is served by the Bukit Panjang LRT only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Keat Hong LRT station?
The station is surrounded by everyday amenities including Keat Hong Food Centre and Market, Keat Hong Wet Market, Keat Hong Shopping Centre, and Chua Chu Kang Community Club, all within roughly a ten-minute walk. Lot One Shoppers' Mall and Choa Chu Kang Public Library are also reachable on foot at approximately 14 minutes away.
Which shopping mall or food centre is closest to Keat Hong station?
Keat Hong Shopping Centre and Keat Hong Food Centre and Market are the closest, both approximately 530 metres away, which is roughly a nine-minute walk.
How far is Lot One Shoppers' Mall from Keat Hong station?
Lot One Shoppers' Mall is approximately 850 metres from Keat Hong station in a straight line, which works out to roughly a 14-minute walk.
How do I get to Keat Hong from Changi Airport by LRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Bukit Panjang (13 stops), then change to the Bukit Panjang LRT from Bukit Panjang to Keat Hong (3 stops). About 26 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Keat Hong
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Singapore Bukit Panjang LRT Map 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
- MRT Map Chinese 11 Aug 2023
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Bukit Panjang LRT 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 Keat Hong station
Bus stops within 250 m of Keat Hong station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Gdns | 44449 | 3N, 67, 188, 188R, 974, 974A, 976, 982E, NR3 | 159 m |
| Blk 239 | 44441 | 67, 188, 188R, 188e, 974, 974A, 976, 982E | 185 m |
| Blk 204 | 44119 | 172, 307, 307T, 982E, 991 | 211 m |
| Blk 206 | 44479 | 307, 307T | 212 m |
| Opposite Hong San Terrace | 44109 | 172 | 215 m |
| Blk 234 | 44471 | 307, 307T | 225 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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