Layar LRT Station
Layar LRT station is a stop on the Sengkang LRT West Loop, carrying the code SW6, and it serves the western side of the Sengkang estate in north-east Singapore. Like every station on the Sengkang LRT, it is elevated, sitting on the viaduct that carries the line’s driverless trains above the housing estate. The West Loop links back to Sengkang station, where passengers can change to the North East Line for journeys towards the city.
Layar on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) map
Layar LRT station at a glance
| Station codes | SW6 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Sengkang LRT (West Loop) |
| Line colour | Grey line (Sengkang LRT (West Loop)) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 拉雅 |
| Tamil name | லாயார் |
| Next stations |
See Layar on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is used mainly by residents of the surrounding housing estate who need a quick connection to Sengkang station and the wider MRT network. It also draws shoppers and diners heading to the food centres and malls a short walk away, including The Seletar Mall. For most riders, Layar LRT station is the first or last leg of a longer trip rather than a destination in itself.
History of Layar LRT station
Layar opened on 29 January 2005, when the West Loop began passenger service, two years after the East Loop. In its early years, trains on the West Loop ran in only one direction at a time, following the main flow of commuters: anti-clockwise in the morning and clockwise from the afternoon. Full-day services in both directions arrived on 1 January 2013, and two-car trains were introduced across the Sengkang LRT in December 2015 to cope with growing ridership.
Inside Layar LRT station
Trains calling here are fully automated, with no driver on board, and run as either single cars or two-car sets depending on demand. Since 15 July 2025, a new fleet of two-car trains has been entering service on the line, gradually replacing older vehicles, so passengers at Layar may see both old and new trains during the changeover.
For daily errands and meals, Layar LRT station puts several useful places within easy walking distance. Food Paradise is about a minute’s walk away for a quick bite, while Fernvale Market Place and Fernvale Hawker Centre offer more choice within roughly five or six minutes on foot. Shoppers can reach The Seletar Mall in around seven minutes, and those wanting some fresh air can stroll to the Gardens Exercise Area or Common Green, both about four minutes from the station. Buangkok Square Mall is also within reach for anyone willing to walk a little further.
Around Layar LRT station
Layar LRT station sits within a quiet residential neighbourhood in the Sengkang new town area, surrounded largely by public housing estates and local amenities. Food options are plentiful nearby, with Food Paradise just a short walk away and Fernvale Hawker Centre and Fernvale Market Place within comfortable walking distance. The Seletar Mall provides a larger shopping option for residents in the area.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Paradise | Food centre | About 70 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Food Paradise for a variety of local hawker meals close to the station. |
| Gardens Exercise Area | Park | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | Head to Gardens Exercise Area for outdoor fitness equipment and green space. |
| Common Green | Park | About 250 m (~4 min walk) | Common Green is a open park area suitable for a relaxed stroll or rest. |
| Fernvale Market Place | Market / hawker centre | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | Fernvale Market Place offers a wet market and hawker food under one roof. |
| Fernvale Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | Fernvale Hawker Centre is a good spot for local cooked food and drinks. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | Kopitiam is a convenient option for a quick coffee or casual meal. |
| The Seletar Mall | Shopping mall | About 430 m (~7 min walk) | The Seletar Mall provides retail shops, dining and everyday services. |
| Buangkok Square Mall | Shopping mall | About 880 m (~14 min walk) | Buangkok Square Mall offers additional shopping and dining further from the station. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Layar 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 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 Layar (3 stops). About 15 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 Layar (3 stops). About 14 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 Layar (3 stops). About 18 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Layar LRT station
A trip from Layar to Changi Airport (about 26 km) costs S$2.43 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Layar 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 26 km, 17 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| Orchard | about 17 km, 15 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| City Hall | about 17 km, 14 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| Raffles Place | about 18 km, 15 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Jurong East | about 28 km, 18 stops | S$2.44 | S$1.94 | S$2.57 |
| Woodlands | about 29 km, 17 stops | S$2.45 | S$1.95 | S$2.58 |
| HarbourFront | about 21 km, 17 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
| Marina Bay | about 20 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 Layar LRT station
- Food Paradise is the closest food option, making it an easy first stop after alighting at Layar station.
- The Seletar Mall and Kopitiam are roughly a 7-minute walk, which is manageable in dry weather but consider your journey time if it is raining.
- Buangkok Square Mall is approximately 14 minutes on foot, so taking public transport is worth considering if you prefer a shorter walk.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the Sengkang LRT can be busier than usual, so allow a little extra travel time.
All stations on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop)
In order along the line, with Layar marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| SW1 | Cheng Lim | None |
| SW2 | Farmway | None |
| SW3 | Kupang | None |
| SW4 | Thanggam | None |
| SW5 | Fernvale | None |
| SW6 | Layar (you are here) | None |
| SW7 | Tongkang | None |
| SW8 | Renjong | None |
Read the full Sengkang LRT (West Loop) guide.
Layar LRT station: common questions
Which line is Layar LRT station on?
Layar is on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop). Its station code is SW6.
Is Layar an interchange station?
No. Layar is served by the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Layar LRT station?
Layar station is surrounded by several local food options including Food Paradise at about 70 m away, as well as parks such as Gardens Exercise Area and Common Green within roughly 4 minutes on foot. The Seletar Mall is also nearby at approximately 430 m from the station.
Which food centre or hawker centre is closest to Layar station?
Food Paradise is the closest, at approximately 70 m from the station and about a 1-minute walk. Fernvale Market Place and Fernvale Hawker Centre are the next nearest food options, at roughly 5 to 6 minutes on foot.
How far is The Seletar Mall from Layar station?
The Seletar Mall is approximately 430 m from Layar station in a straight line, which works out to roughly a 7-minute walk. Please note that actual walking distances may be slightly longer than the straight-line figure suggests.
How do I get to Layar 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 Layar (3 stops). About 17 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Layar
- Sengkang West LRT Reopens Oct 4: What Riders Need to Know 5 Oct 2026
- シンガポールMRT路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Sengkang-Punggol LRT 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Sengkang LRT (West 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.