Lentor MRT Station
Lentor MRT station is an underground stop on the Thomson-East Coast Line, where it carries the code TE5. It lies beneath Lentor Drive, near the point where that road meets Yio Chu Kang Road, in the northern part of Ang Mo Kio. Trains on the line are run by SMRT Trains, and the station gives this mostly low-rise corner of the north a direct rail link towards the city.
Lentor on the Thomson East Coast Line map
Lentor MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | TE5 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Thomson East Coast Line |
| Line colour | Brown line (Thomson East Coast Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 伦多 |
| Tamil name | லென்ட்டோர் |
| Opened | 28 August 2021 (5 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 1 Lentor Drive, Singapore 789361 |
| Daily ridership | About 4,169 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Thomson East Coast Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Lentor on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The people who rely on it most are residents of the nearby private housing areas, particularly Lentor Estate and Teacher’s Estate. Pupils, parents and staff travelling to Anderson Primary School also pass through, as do worshippers heading to the Saint Thomas Orthodox Syrian Cathedral and First Evangelical Reformed Church. Five entrances are spread around the station, so most of these neighbourhoods can reach the platforms without crossing far.
History of Lentor MRT station
The station was first revealed in August 2012 as a stop on the planned Thomson Line. That project was later combined with the Eastern Region Line to form the Thomson-East Coast Line, and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong attended the groundbreaking ceremony on 6 September 2014. Opening was originally expected in 2020, but COVID-19 restrictions and a review of the line’s rail system software pushed it back. Passengers were finally welcomed on 28 August 2021, along with the other stations of the line’s second stage.
Inside Lentor MRT station
SAA Architects took the greenery along Yio Chu Kang Road as their starting point. As a result, the columns branch out like trees to hold up the roof, and panels allow daylight to filter in much as it would through a forest canopy. The station is also a designated Civil Defence shelter, built with a reinforced structure and blast doors and fitted with air vents that can be sealed during a chemical attack.
Look out for Interlude by Tan Guo-Liang, a mesh fabric artwork showing musical notes and calligraphic script. Its curving lines refer to the station’s name, which means “flexible” in Malay, and the artist intended it to be read as a visual poem, inspired by nearby streets named after poets such as Rabindranath Tagore.
For everyday errands, Lentor MRT station puts several useful places within a short walk. Lentor Modern, a shopping mall, is about 230 m away, roughly a four minute walk. Families with young children can reach Lentor Green Playground in about two minutes. Patients and visitors going to Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital face a walk of around 440 m, while Yio Chu Kang Community Club is about 670 m from the station, or around 11 minutes on foot. Those continuing by bus can walk roughly 17 minutes to Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange.
Around Lentor MRT station
Lentor MRT station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood characterised by new housing developments and green open spaces. The area is anchored by Lentor Modern, a shopping mall a short walk from the station, alongside community facilities such as Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital. Several neighbourhood playgrounds dot the surrounding streets, reflecting the family-oriented nature of this part of northern Singapore.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor Green Playground | Park | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | A neighbourhood playground suitable for children and a quick outdoor break. |
| Lentor Modern | Shopping mall | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | A mixed-use shopping mall with retail, dining and supermarket options. |
| Lentor Grove Playground | Park | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | A local playground within a short walk for recreation and fresh air. |
| Florissa Park Playground | Park | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | A neighbourhood playground serving the surrounding residential community. |
| Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital | Hospital | About 440 m (~7 min walk) | A community hospital providing medical care and rehabilitation services. |
| Wet.Market | Market / hawker centre | About 630 m (~10 min walk) | A market and hawker centre for local food and fresh produce. |
| Yio Chu Kang Community Club | Community club | About 670 m (~11 min walk) | A community club offering programmes, activities and facilities for residents. |
| Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 1020 m (~17 min walk) | A bus interchange providing access to a wide range of bus routes across the region. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Lentor 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 Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Caldecott (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Caldecott to Lentor (4 stops). About 18 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Lentor (8 stops). About 8 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Orchard (3 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Lentor (8 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Woodlands (7 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Lentor (3 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Lentor (3 stops). About 3 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Lentor (11 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Lentor MRT station
A trip from Lentor to Changi Airport (about 29 km) costs S$2.46 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Lentor 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 29 km, 18 stops | S$2.46 | S$1.96 | S$2.59 |
| Orchard | about 12 km, 8 stops | S$1.98 | S$1.48 | S$2.11 |
| City Hall | about 15 km, 11 stops | S$2.07 | S$1.57 | S$2.20 |
| Raffles Place | about 16 km, 12 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| Jurong East | about 24 km, 10 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| Woodlands | about 9 km, 3 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| HarbourFront | about 18 km, 12 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Marina Bay | about 17 km, 14 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
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 Lentor MRT station
- Lentor Modern and the nearby playgrounds are all within a comfortable walk from the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital is approximately a 7-minute walk; allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the route or travelling with elderly or mobility-limited companions.
- Wet.Market and Yio Chu Kang Community Club are roughly 10 to 11 minutes away on foot; taking a bus from the station area may be more convenient during hot or wet weather.
- Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange is over 1 kilometre from the station and is best reached by bus rather than on foot, particularly during peak hours when journey times may be longer.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Lentor marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Woodlands North | None |
| TE2 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| TE3 | Woodlands South | None |
| TE4 | Springleaf | None |
| TE5 | Lentor (you are here) | None |
| TE6 | Mayflower | None |
| TE7 | Bright Hill | None |
| TE8 | Upper Thomson | None |
| TE9 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| TE11 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| TE12 | Napier | None |
| TE13 | Orchard Boulevard | None |
| TE14 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| TE15 | Great World | None |
| TE16 | Havelock | None |
| TE17 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| TE18 | Maxwell | None |
| TE19 | Shenton Way | None |
| TE20 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| TE22 | Gardens by the Bay | None |
| TE23 | Tanjong Rhu | None |
| TE24 | Katong Park | None |
| TE25 | Tanjong Katong | None |
| TE26 | Marine Parade | None |
| TE27 | Marine Terrace | None |
| TE28 | Siglap | None |
| TE29 | Bayshore | None |
Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.
Lentor MRT station: common questions
Which line is Lentor MRT station on?
Lentor is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE5.
Is Lentor an interchange station?
No. Lentor is served by the Thomson East Coast Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Lentor?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Lentor a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Lentor MRT station?
The area around Lentor MRT station includes Lentor Modern shopping mall, Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital, several neighbourhood playgrounds, and Wet.Market, all within approximately 630 metres of the station. Yio Chu Kang Community Club and Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange are also reachable nearby, though they are a little further away.
Which is the closest mall to Lentor MRT station?
Lentor Modern is the closest shopping mall, located approximately 230 metres from the station, which is roughly a 4-minute walk.
How far is Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital from Lentor MRT station?
Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital is approximately 440 metres from Lentor MRT station, which is roughly a 7-minute walk, though actual walking time may vary.
How do I get to Lentor from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Caldecott (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Caldecott to Lentor (4 stops). About 18 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 Thomson-East Coast 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 Lentor station
Lentor has 5 mapped exits (1 to 5). 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: closest to Lentor Modern (about 100 m from the entrance)
- Exit 2
- Exit 3: closest to Lentor Green Playground (about 82 m from the entrance)
- Exit 4
- Exit 5
Bus stops within 250 m of Lentor station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor Station Exit 5 | 55349 | 825 | 29 m |
| Lentor Station Exit 3 | 55341 | 825 | 44 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 Lentor station
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