Marsiling MRT Station
Marsiling MRT station is an elevated stop on the North South Line, carrying the code NS8, and it sits beside Woodlands Avenue 3 in the Marsiling area of Woodlands, in the north of Singapore. The tracks run above ground here, so passengers go up from street level to reach the platform rather than down.
Marsiling on the North South Line map
Marsiling MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | NS8 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North South Line |
| Line colour | Red line (North South Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 马西岭 |
| Tamil name | மார்சிலிங் |
| Opened | 10 February 1996 (30 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 71 Woodlands Avenue 3Singapore 739044 |
| Daily ridership | About 19,854 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North South Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:16 AM, last train 11:48 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Marsiling 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 who use the station live in the Housing and Development Board flats that surround it. It is also a daily stop for students heading to Marsiling Primary School, Marsiling Secondary School and Fuchun Primary School. Four exits lead out into the neighbourhood, which includes Woodlands Polyclinic and the main office of the local town council, so school groups and residents running errands share the station with regular commuters.
History of Marsiling MRT station
The station opened on 10 February 1996 as part of the Woodlands extension, the section of the line that links Yishun and Choa Chu Kang by way of Woodlands. During planning it was called Woodlands West, and it was given the name Marsiling in November 1991 after consultation with the Housing Board, the Street Naming Committee and local politicians. Its original station number was N17, and it became NS8 in August 2001 when the network was renumbered to make room for new lines.
Inside Marsiling MRT station
Like its neighbours on the Woodlands extension, Marsiling MRT station has a Kampong-style roof and a colour scheme chosen to match its surroundings. Because the flats stand so close, a louvre-like privacy screen runs along the side of the tracks facing them, and when the station was built no other MRT station had one. Inside, the platform is roomier than on earlier stations because an electrical maintenance room was moved down to the concourse. The station is mostly wheelchair accessible and has bicycle facilities. Half-height platform screen doors were fitted in March 2012, and high-volume low-speed fans followed by early 2013.
For residents, the station is the quickest way into the wider network from home, and for visitors it is a practical base for exploring this corner of Woodlands. Fuchun Community Club is about a six-minute walk away. Woodlands Street 12 Hawker Centre, roughly ten minutes on foot, is a good option for a local meal. Marsiling Mall and Marsiling Park are each around an eleven-minute walk, so shopping and a stroll among greenery are both close by. Sports fans heading to Woodlands Stadium can reach it in about thirteen minutes. If you want a larger choice of shops, The Woodgrove is around fourteen minutes from Marsiling MRT station on foot.
Around Marsiling MRT station
Marsiling MRT station sits within a predominantly residential neighbourhood in the Woodlands planning area, surrounded by public housing estates and local amenities. Marsiling Park and Woodlands Town Park East offer green space for residents nearby, while Marsiling Mall provides everyday shopping close to the station. The area has a strong community character, with facilities such as Fuchun Community Club serving the local population.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchun Community Club | Community club | About 350 m (~6 min walk) | Visit for community activities, courses, and recreational programmes for residents. |
| Woodlands Street 12 Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 640 m (~10 min walk) | Head here for a wide variety of affordable local food and hawker dishes. |
| Marsiling Mall | Shopping mall | About 660 m (~11 min walk) | A local shopping mall with everyday retail and dining options. |
| Marsiling Park | Park | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | A public park suitable for outdoor walks, exercise, and leisure. |
| Woodlands Town Park East | Park | About 730 m (~12 min walk) | Another park option offering open green space for recreational use. |
| Woodlands Stadium | Stadium | About 780 m (~13 min walk) | A sports facility for athletics, football, and other sporting activities. |
| The Woodgrove | Shopping mall | About 870 m (~14 min walk) | A neighbourhood shopping mall with retail and dining options. |
| Sri Siva Krishna Temple | Place of worship | About 1020 m (~17 min walk) | A Hindu temple for worship and religious observances. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Marsiling 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 Bishan (6 stops), then change to the North South Line from Bishan to Marsiling (9 stops). About 21 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Marsiling (14 stops). About 14 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marsiling (17 stops). About 17 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Marsiling (6 stops). About 6 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Marsiling (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
| 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 Jurong East (8 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Marsiling (6 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
Fares from Marsiling MRT station
A trip from Marsiling to Changi Airport (about 40 km) costs S$2.56 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Marsiling 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 40 km, 21 stops | S$2.56 | S$2.06 | S$2.69 |
| Orchard | about 26 km, 14 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
| City Hall | about 29 km, 17 stops | S$2.45 | S$1.95 | S$2.58 |
| Raffles Place | about 30 km, 18 stops | S$2.46 | S$1.96 | S$2.59 |
| Jurong East | about 14 km, 6 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| Woodlands | about 2 km, 1 stop | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| HarbourFront | about 30 km, 15 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
| Marina Bay | about 31 km, 19 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
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 Marsiling MRT station
- Fuchun Community Club is the closest major landmark at roughly 350 metres, making it an easy short walk from the station.
- Marsiling Mall and Woodlands Street 12 Hawker Centre are both around 10 to 11 minutes on foot, but taking a bus can save time if you prefer not to walk.
- For Sri Siva Krishna Temple, which is approximately 1,020 metres away, consider taking a bus rather than walking, especially during hot or rainy weather.
- During peak hours the station and surrounding roads can be busier, so allow extra travel time if you are heading to Woodlands Stadium or The Woodgrove.
All stations on the North South Line
In order along the line, with Marsiling marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NS1 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| NS2 | Bukit Batok | None |
| NS3 | Bukit Gombak | None |
| NS4 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| NS5 | Yew Tee | None |
| NS7 | Kranji | None |
| NS8 | Marsiling (you are here) | None |
| NS9 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| NS10 | Admiralty | None |
| NS11 | Sembawang | None |
| NS12 | Canberra | None |
| NS13 | Yishun | None |
| NS14 | Khatib | None |
| NS15 | Yio Chu Kang | None |
| NS16 | Ang Mo Kio | None |
| NS17 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| NS18 | Braddell | None |
| NS19 | Toa Payoh | None |
| NS20 | Novena | None |
| NS21 | Newton | NS / DT |
| NS22 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| NS23 | Somerset | None |
| NS24 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE / CC |
| NS25 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| NS26 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| NS27 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| NS28 | Marina South Pier | None |
Read the full North South Line guide.
Marsiling MRT station: common questions
Which line is Marsiling MRT station on?
Marsiling is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS8.
Is Marsiling an interchange station?
No. Marsiling 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 Marsiling?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Marsiling a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North South Line first train 5:16 AM, last train 11:48 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Marsiling MRT station?
Nearby places include Fuchun Community Club, Woodlands Street 12 Hawker Centre, Marsiling Mall, Marsiling Park, Woodlands Town Park East, Woodlands Stadium, The Woodgrove, and Sri Siva Krishna Temple. These cover a range of community, dining, shopping, and recreational options within approximately one kilometre of the station.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Marsiling MRT station?
Marsiling Mall is the closest shopping mall at approximately 660 metres, or roughly an 11-minute walk. Woodlands Street 12 Hawker Centre is slightly closer at approximately 640 metres, making it a good option for a nearby meal.
How far is Woodlands Stadium from Marsiling MRT station?
Woodlands Stadium is approximately 780 metres from the station in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk. Distances are approximate and actual walking time may vary.
How do I get to Marsiling 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 Bishan (6 stops), then change to the North South Line from Bishan to Marsiling (9 stops). About 21 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 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.
Exits and buses at Marsiling station
Marsiling has 4 mapped exits (A to D). 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
- Exit C
- Exit D
Bus stops within 250 m of Marsiling station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsiling Station | 46521 | 187, 856, 913, 913T, 925, 925M, 926, 950, 960, 960e, 961, 961M, 963, 963R, 963e, 966 | 24 m |
| Opposite Marsiling Station | 46529 | 187, 856, 925, 925A, 925M, 926, 950, 960, 960e, 961, 961M, 963, 963R, 963e, 966, 966A | 74 m |
| Opposite Blk 402 | 46499 | 160, 178, 187, 925, 925M, 926, 960, 960e, 961, 961M, 963, 963R, 963e, 966 | 221 m |
| Blk 303 | 46591 | 912, 912B, 913M | 225 m |
| Blk 402 | 46491 | 187, 925, 925A, 925M, 926, 960, 960e, 961, 961M, 963, 963R, 963e, 966, 966A | 241 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.
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