Marina South Pier MRT Station

Marina South Pier station is the southern terminus of the North South Line, carrying the station code NS28. It sits at the edge of Marina Bay, serving the Marina South waterfront area, which is home to ferry terminals and open recreational spaces rather than dense commercial or residential development. The station is a practical stop for passengers heading to or from the southern waterfront rather than a busy city centre destination.

Marina South Pier on the North South Line map

North South Line map showing Marina South Pier MRT station (NS28)
North South Line highlighted. Marina South Pier is NS28. To see the station itself highlighted, open the interactive map.

Marina South Pier station at a glance

Station codesNS28
LinesNorth South Line
InterchangeNo, single line station
Chinese name滨海南码头
Tamil nameமரினா சவுத் படகுத்துறை
Next stations
North South Line: Raffles Place ← Marina South Pier → Terminus
Train timesNorth South Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM
Full first and last train guide

See Marina South Pier on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.

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From Marina South Pier, the North South Line runs northward with Raffles Place as the next stop. Raffles Place is a major interchange station connecting the North South Line with the East West Line, giving passengers direct access to a wide range of destinations across the island. There are no transfer options at Marina South Pier itself, so passengers needing to change lines should plan to do so at Raffles Place or another interchange further along the network.

The station is best known as the departure point for ferry services to the Southern Islands, including St John's Island, Kusu Island, and Sisters' Islands, with the Marina South Ferry Terminal located close to the station. The surrounding area is otherwise relatively open, with sea-facing promenades and green spaces. It is not a shopping or dining destination in its own right, but visitors heading out to the Southern Islands for a day trip will find this station a straightforward and convenient starting point.

Around Marina South Pier station

Marina South Pier station sits in a waterfront district on the southern edge of Marina Bay, oriented around maritime leisure and large-scale green spaces rather than residential or commercial activity. The immediate surroundings include the Singapore Maritime Gallery, while the broader area extends toward Gardens by the Bay. It is a quieter part of the city primarily visited for leisure, recreation and ferry connections.

PlaceTypeDistanceWhy go
Singapore Maritime GalleryMuseumAbout 80 m (~1 min walk)Visit the Singapore Maritime Gallery to explore exhibits on Singapore's shipping and port heritage.
Gardens by the BayParkAbout 1090 m (~18 min walk)Head to Gardens by the Bay for outdoor gardens, nature displays and waterfront scenery.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Marina South Pier by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

From Changi AirportTake the East West Line from Changi Airport to Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 13 stops with 1 change.
From OrchardTake the North South Line from Orchard to City Hall (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Raffles Place (1 stop), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 5 stops with 2 changes.
From City HallTake the East West Line from City Hall to Raffles Place (1 stop), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 2 stops with 1 change.
From Jurong EastTake the East West Line from Jurong East to Raffles Place (10 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 11 stops with 1 change.
From WoodlandsTake the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Raffles Place (2 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 17 stops with 2 changes.
From HarbourFrontTake the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Dhoby Ghaut to City Hall (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Raffles Place (1 stop), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 6 stops with 3 changes.

Tips for using Marina South Pier station

  • The Singapore Maritime Gallery is very close to the station and easily reached on foot in about a minute.
  • Gardens by the Bay is roughly 1,090 metres away, so allow around 18 minutes to walk there or consider connecting via another nearby station on a different line.
  • This station is a terminal station on the North South Line, so all trains depart in one direction only, towards the city and beyond.
  • The area is quieter than central Marina Bay stations, but visitor numbers can rise on weekends and public holidays, so allow a little extra time when travelling during those periods.

All stations on the North South Line

In order along the line, with Marina South Pier marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

CodeStationInterchange
NS1Jurong EastEW / NS
NS2Bukit Batok–
NS3Bukit Gombak–
NS4Choa Chu KangNS / BP
NS5Yew Tee–
NS7Kranji–
NS8Marsiling–
NS9WoodlandsNS / TE
NS10Admiralty–
NS11Sembawang–
NS12Canberra–
NS13Yishun–
NS14Khatib–
NS15Yio Chu Kang–
NS16Ang Mo Kio–
NS17BishanNS / CC
NS18Braddell–
NS19Toa Payoh–
NS20Novena–
NS21NewtonNS / DT
NS22OrchardTE / NS
NS23Somerset–
NS24Dhoby GhautNS / NE
NS25City HallEW / NS
NS26Raffles PlaceNS / EW
NS28Marina South Pier (you are here)–

Read the full North South Line guide.

Marina South Pier station: common questions

Which line is Marina South Pier MRT station on?

Marina South Pier is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS28.

Is Marina South Pier an interchange station?

No. Marina South Pier is served by the North South Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Marina South Pier?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Marina South Pier a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North South Line first train 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Marina South Pier MRT station?

The closest attraction is the Singapore Maritime Gallery, approximately 80 metres away. Gardens by the Bay is also reachable, at roughly 1,090 metres from the station.

How far is Gardens by the Bay from Marina South Pier station?

Gardens by the Bay is approximately 1,090 metres from the station in a straight line, which is roughly an 18-minute walk.

Is there a museum near Marina South Pier MRT station?

Yes, the Singapore Maritime Gallery is approximately 80 metres from the station, making it about a one-minute walk away.

How do I get to Marina South Pier from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina South Pier (1 stop). About 13 stops with 1 change.

Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.

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Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the North South 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.