Lakeside MRT Station
Lakeside MRT station is a station on the Mass Rapid Transit East West Line, carrying the station code EW26. It sits in the western part of Singapore, serving a largely residential area on the fringe of Jurong Lake District. The station provides rail access for people living in the surrounding housing estates and for visitors making their way to the lakeside leisure areas nearby.
Lakeside on the East West Line map
Lakeside station at a glance
| Station codes | EW26 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 湖畔 |
| Tamil name | ஏரிக்கரை |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Lakeside on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Lakeside is not an interchange station, so passengers needing to change lines must travel to a connecting station along the East West Line. Chinese Garden station (EW25) lies one stop to the east, while Boon Lay station (EW27) lies one stop to the west. Boon Lay connects to Jurong East, which is an interchange with the North South Line, making it a useful onward point for those heading across the island.
The station is best known as the access point for Jurong Lake Gardens, a large public park that runs along the shores of Jurong Lake and is within walking distance of the station. The surrounding area is otherwise a quiet, low-rise residential neighbourhood with amenities typical of a mature HDB town, including neighbourhood shops and open green spaces within easy reach on foot.
Around Lakeside station
Lakeside MRT station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood in the Jurong Lake district, with local dining options such as Choh Dee Place and Ayza's Restaurant within easy walking distance. The area also offers a natural leisure attraction at Clusia Cove along the lakeside, giving residents and visitors a mix of everyday amenities and outdoor recreation. Nearby shopping centres in the Taman Jurong area serve the surrounding housing estates.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choh Dee Place | Food centre | About 460 m (~7 min walk) | A local food centre with hawker-style dining options for a casual meal. |
| Ayza’s Restaurant | Food centre | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | A restaurant serving food in a food centre setting, suitable for a sit-down meal. |
| JW 504 F&B | Food centre | About 580 m (~9 min walk) | A food and beverage outlet catering to diners looking for a local meal. |
| Clusia Cove | Attraction | About 640 m (~10 min walk) | A nature-themed attraction along the lake, suitable for a leisurely outdoor visit. |
| Wet Market | Market / hawker centre | About 650 m (~11 min walk) | A wet market useful for fresh produce and everyday grocery shopping. |
| Boon Lay Shopping Centre | Shopping mall | About 940 m (~15 min walk) | A shopping centre offering a range of retail and dining options for the local community. |
| Our Museum @ Taman Jurong | Museum | About 1030 m (~17 min walk) | A community museum exploring the heritage and stories of the Taman Jurong area. |
| Taman Jurong Shopping Centre | Shopping mall | About 1050 m (~17 min walk) | A shopping centre serving the Taman Jurong neighbourhood with retail and food options. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Lakeside 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 Lakeside (24 stops). About 24 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Lakeside (10 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Lakeside (13 stops). About 13 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Lakeside (2 stops). About 2 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Lakeside (2 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Buona Vista to Lakeside (5 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Lakeside station
- Choh Dee Place, Ayza's Restaurant and JW 504 F&B are all within roughly a ten-minute walk from the station, making them convenient for a meal without additional transport.
- Clusia Cove and the Wet Market are also reachable on foot in around ten to eleven minutes, though you may prefer to take a bus if the weather is unfavourable.
- Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Our Museum @ Taman Jurong and Taman Jurong Shopping Centre are all over 900 metres away, so taking a bus is advisable to save time, particularly during peak hours when waits can be longer.
- The station is on the East West Line, so travellers heading to interchanges for other lines should plan their journey in advance, especially during morning and evening rush hours when trains are busier.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Lakeside marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside (you are here) | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Lakeside station: common questions
Which line is Lakeside MRT station on?
Lakeside is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW26.
Is Lakeside an interchange station?
No. Lakeside is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Lakeside?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Lakeside a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Lakeside MRT station?
Several food centres including Choh Dee Place and Ayza's Restaurant are within walking distance, along with Clusia Cove for outdoor leisure and a Wet Market for fresh produce. Further afield, you will find Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Taman Jurong Shopping Centre and Our Museum @ Taman Jurong, all approximately one kilometre away.
Which food centre or dining option is closest to Lakeside MRT station?
Choh Dee Place is the closest food centre, at approximately 460 metres from the station, which is roughly a seven-minute walk.
How far is Taman Jurong Shopping Centre from Lakeside MRT station?
Taman Jurong Shopping Centre is approximately 1,050 metres from the station, which is roughly a seventeen-minute walk, so taking a bus may be more practical.
How do I get to Lakeside from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Lakeside (24 stops). About 24 stops, no 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.
News and guides mentioning Lakeside
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the East West 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.