Keppel MRT Station
Keppel MRT station sits on Keppel Road in the Bukit Merah planning area, close to Keppel Harbour on Singapore’s southern shore. It is an underground station on the Circle Line with the code CC30, and it belongs to the stretch that joins HarbourFront with Marina Bay to close the loop of the line.
Keppel on the Circle Line map
Keppel MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC30 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 吉宝 |
| Tamil name | கெப்பல் |
| Opened | 12 July 2026 |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 51 Keppel Road, Singapore 099423 |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Keppel on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers using the station today are travelling to or from Keppel Distripark and the surrounding area along Keppel Road. The station was also built for the future: it is intended to serve the Greater Southern Waterfront, the redevelopment planned for this part of the coast. Its role is expected to grow as new projects in the area are completed.
History of Keppel MRT station
The Land Transport Authority announced the station on 29 October 2015 as one of three stops in Stage 6 of the Circle Line, the section designed to complete the circle. Opening was first expected in 2025, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the target back by a year. After a public preview on 4 July 2026, the station began carrying passengers on 12 July 2026 together with the other Stage 6 stations.
Inside Keppel MRT station
Cyclists can use an underground bicycle park with direct access to the concourse. This space was once the shaft where a tunnel boring machine began digging, and it was kept rather than filled in. The concourse also has an exhibition that replicates one of the tunnel boring machines used to build the line.
In the unpaid area you will find Uncontainable Dreams, a one-point perspective drawing by Kenneth Koh Qibao, while a second artwork, Aarin | Elimu, donated by Keppel Ltd, stands at ground level. Outside, several exits have green roofs, and the ventilation shafts are painted yellow, blue and red as a nod to the nearby cable car between Mount Faber and Sentosa.
For visitors, Keppel MRT station is a practical starting point for the art spaces in the area. SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark is about a 10 minute walk away, and Prestige Gallery and New Art Museum Singapore are each around 11 minutes on foot. Walkers can reach a Railway corridor entry point in roughly 10 minutes, and the Church of St. Teresa is about 8 minutes away. Residents and workers may also find Kampong Bahru Terminal bus interchange and the NTWU canteen useful, both around 11 minutes’ walk from the station.
Around Keppel MRT station
Keppel station sits in a mixed district combining light industrial and residential land use on the southern fringe of the city. The area around the station includes the Singapore Art Museum's outpost at Tanjong Pagar Distripark as well as the Church of St. Teresa, reflecting the neighbourhood's blend of heritage, community and creative uses. Nearby parks and the Railway Corridor entry point add a green and recreational character to what is otherwise a quiet, low-rise part of Singapore.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of St. Teresa | Place of worship | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | Visit for Catholic worship and a heritage church building in the Kampong Bahru area. |
| Railway corridor entry point | Attraction | About 590 m (~10 min walk) | Access the preserved Railway Corridor here for walking and cycling through a green linear trail. |
| SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark | Museum | About 640 m (~10 min walk) | Explore contemporary art exhibitions at the Singapore Art Museum's Tanjong Pagar Distripark venue. |
| Kampong Bahru Terminal | Bus interchange | About 670 m (~11 min walk) | Use this terminal as a bus interchange when connecting to other parts of the city. |
| Prestige Gallery | Gallery | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | Browse curated artworks and collectibles at this commercial gallery space. |
| Silat Avenue Park | Park | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | Enjoy a neighbourhood park for a quiet outdoor break near the station. |
| NTWU canteen | Food centre | About 700 m (~11 min walk) | Stop here for affordable, casual meals in a canteen setting. |
| New Art Museum Singapore | Gallery | About 700 m (~11 min walk) | Discover independent and emerging art at this gallery space near the station. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Keppel 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 North East Line from Outram Park to HarbourFront (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Keppel (1 stop). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Marina Bay (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Keppel (3 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marina Bay (2 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Keppel (3 stops). About 5 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 Keppel (8 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Caldecott (7 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Caldecott to Keppel (12 stops). About 19 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Keppel (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
Fares from Keppel MRT station
A trip from Keppel to Changi Airport (about 25 km) costs S$2.40 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Keppel 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 25 km, 16 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| Orchard | about 8 km, 8 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| City Hall | about 5 km, 5 stops | S$1.59 | S$1.09 | S$1.72 |
| Raffles Place | about 4 km, 4 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Jurong East | about 17 km, 11 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| Woodlands | about 32 km, 19 stops | S$2.48 | S$1.98 | S$2.61 |
| HarbourFront | about 1 km, 1 stop | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| Marina Bay | about 3 km, 3 stops | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
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 Keppel MRT station
- All verified places are between roughly 490 m and 700 m from the station, so most are reachable on foot, though you should allow around 10 to 12 minutes per walk.
- The Railway Corridor entry point and Silat Avenue Park are good options to combine into a single walk if you want a mix of heritage trail and green space.
- For those who prefer not to walk, buses from Kampong Bahru Terminal can help you reach the wider Tanjong Pagar and Harbourfront areas more quickly.
- During peak hours the walk along main roads can feel slower due to pedestrian traffic, so allow a little extra time if you are heading to a specific venue.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Keppel marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| CC1 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE / CC |
| CC2 | Bras Basah | None |
| CC3 | Esplanade | None |
| CC4 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| CC5 | Nicoll Highway | None |
| CC6 | Stadium | None |
| CC7 | Mountbatten | None |
| CC8 | Dakota | None |
| CC9 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| CC10 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| CC11 | Tai Seng | None |
| CC12 | Bartley | None |
| CC13 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| CC14 | Lorong Chuan | None |
| CC15 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| CC16 | Marymount | None |
| CC17 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| CC19 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| CC20 | Farrer Road | None |
| CC21 | Holland Village | None |
| CC22 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| CC23 | one-north | None |
| CC24 | Kent Ridge | None |
| CC25 | Haw Par Villa | None |
| CC26 | Pasir Panjang | None |
| CC27 | Labrador Park | None |
| CC28 | Telok Blangah | None |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| CC30 | Keppel (you are here) | None |
| CC31 | Cantonment | None |
| CC32 | Prince Edward Road | None |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Keppel MRT station: common questions
Which line is Keppel MRT station on?
Keppel is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC30.
Is Keppel an interchange station?
No. Keppel is served by the Circle Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Keppel?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Keppel a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is there to see or do near Keppel MRT station?
The area offers a mix of attractions including SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, two art galleries, the Railway Corridor entry point, Silat Avenue Park, and the Church of St. Teresa, all within an approximate 10 to 11 minute walk.
Where is the closest place to eat near Keppel station?
The NTWU canteen is the nearest food option listed, at approximately 700 m from the station, which is roughly an 11 minute walk.
How far is SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark from Keppel station?
SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark is approximately 640 m from Keppel station in a straight line, making it around a 10 minute walk.
How do I get to Keppel from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to HarbourFront (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Keppel (1 stop). About 16 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.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Circle 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 Keppel station
Keppel has 3 mapped exits (1 to 3). 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
- Exit 2
- Exit 3
Bus stops within 250 m of Keppel station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keppel Station Exit 3 | 14081 | 10, 30, 57, 80, 97, 100, 131, 145 | 92 m |
| Keppel Station Exit 2 | 14089 | 10, 30, 57, 80, 97, 100, 131, 145, NR1, NR6 | 159 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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