Lakeside MRT Station
Lakeside MRT station is an elevated station on the East West Line in Jurong West, carrying the station code EW26. It runs alongside Boon Lay Way and takes its name from Jurong Lake, which lies close by. Trains are operated by SMRT Trains, and the raised viaduct gives passengers a view over the surrounding housing estates as they arrive and depart.
Lakeside on the East West Line map
Lakeside MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | EW26 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Line colour | Green line (East West Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 湖畔 |
| Tamil name | ஏரிக்கரை |
| Opened | 5 November 1988 (38 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 201 Boon Lay WaySingapore 649845 |
| Daily ridership | About 31,288 passengers a day (2024) |
| 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 |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Lakeside on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most of the people using the station live or work in the Hong Kah and Taman Jurong residential precincts, which its three exits mainly serve. Students heading to Yuan Ching Secondary School use it, as do residents visiting the HDB Jurong West Branch or the Hong Kah South Neighbourhood Police Post. For many households in this part of the west, it is the everyday link to the rest of the rail network.
History of Lakeside MRT station
The station opened on 5 November 1988 with the rest of the first stretch of Phase II of the MRT system, and a primary school band played inside it during the opening ceremony. During planning it was called Corporation, but in 1984 it was renamed Lakeside to better reflect its position next to Jurong Lake. Its original code was W11, which changed to EW26 in August 2001 when station codes were revised across the expanding network. In October 2021 a 5.6 km cycling path connecting to the station opened as part of a longer cycling route through Taman Jurong.
Inside Lakeside MRT station
Passengers board from a single island platform fitted with half-height platform screen doors, which were completed in 2012, and large ceiling fans help keep the platform cooler. Cyclists will find expanded bicycle parking, while noise barriers on the nearby viaducts reduce train noise for neighbouring homes. The curved roof, held up by decorative red and green beams, draws on traditional Chinese architecture, and a mural by local artist Anthony Chong, created for SMRT’s heritage-themed Comic Connect series, shows the history of local landmarks such as Jurong Lake, the Old Jurong Fire Station and the former Taman Jurong Camp, where Singapore’s first national servicemen were enlisted.
For residents, Lakeside MRT station is a practical stop for daily errands and meals. Food options such as Choh Dee Place are about a seven minute walk away, and the nearby Wet Market is around eleven minutes on foot for fresh produce. Shoppers can reach Boon Lay Shopping Centre or Taman Jurong Shopping Centre in roughly a quarter of an hour. Visitors curious about the area’s past can walk to Our Museum @ Taman Jurong in about 17 minutes, which pairs well with the heritage mural inside the station. Clusia Cove, around ten minutes away, offers another short outing for those spending time in the neighbourhood.
Around Lakeside MRT 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 North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Lakeside (10 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Lakeside MRT station
A trip from Lakeside to Changi Airport (about 39 km) costs S$2.55 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Lakeside 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 39 km, 24 stops | S$2.55 | S$2.05 | S$2.68 |
| Orchard | about 20 km, 13 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
| City Hall | about 20 km, 13 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
| Raffles Place | about 19 km, 12 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Jurong East | about 3 km, 2 stops | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| Woodlands | about 19 km, 9 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| HarbourFront | about 20 km, 11 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
| Marina Bay | about 20 km, 13 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
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 Lakeside MRT 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 | None |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | None |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | None |
| EW5 | Bedok | None |
| EW6 | Kembangan | None |
| EW7 | Eunos | None |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | None |
| EW10 | Kallang | None |
| EW11 | Lavender | None |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | None |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | None |
| EW18 | Redhill | None |
| EW19 | Queenstown | None |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | None |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | None |
| EW23 | Clementi | None |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | None |
| EW26 | Lakeside (you are here) | None |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | None |
| EW28 | Pioneer | None |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | None |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | None |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | None |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | None |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | None |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Lakeside MRT 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Lakeside
- Top 10 MRT attractions you can reach without changing lines 29 Oct 2026
- Lakeside MRT Delay: How to Beat the Morning Rush Queues 22 Oct 2026
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Cross Island Line Phase 3: 4 New Stations with EWL & JRL Links 12 Aug 2026
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.
Exits and buses at Lakeside station
Lakeside has 2 mapped exits (A to B). The letters 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 A
- Exit B
Bus stops within 250 m of Lakeside station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Station | 28091 | 49, 98, 98A, 98B, 98M, 154, 154A, 180, 187, 240, 240A, 240M, 246 | 60 m |
| Opposite Lakeside Station | 28099 | 49, 98, 98M, 154, 154B, 180, 180A, 187, 240, 240M, 246 | 155 m |
| Blk 515 | 28381 | 49, 98, 98M, 187, 335 | 231 m |
| Blk 517 | 28421 | 335 | 235 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.
Places to visit from Lakeside station
Step-by-step guides with the exit to use, the walk and the fare:
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