Nicoll Highway MRT Station
Nicoll Highway MRT station is an underground station on the Circle Line, where it carries the code CC5. It lies beneath Republic Avenue in the Downtown Core, close to the Kallang River and within easy reach of Nicoll Highway, the road that gives the station its name. The station sits in the Central Region of Singapore and is operated by SMRT Trains.
Nicoll Highway on the Circle Line map
Nicoll Highway MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC5 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 尼诰大道 |
| Tamil name | நிக்கல் நெடுஞ்சாலை |
| Opened | 17 April 2010 (16 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 20 Republic Avenue, Singapore 038970 |
| Daily ridership | About 4,521 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Nicoll Highway on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers using the station are people travelling to or from the commercial and residential buildings that line Nicoll Highway. The Concourse and the Golden Mile Complex are two of the best known developments in its catchment, so office workers, shoppers and local residents make up much of the daily traffic. For anyone living or working along this stretch, the station provides a direct link onto the Circle Line without needing to walk further into the city centre.
History of Nicoll Highway MRT station
Nicoll Highway MRT station opened to passengers on 17 April 2010, at the same time as the rest of Circle Line Stages 1 and 2. Its construction was marked by tragedy: on 20 April 2004, tunnels leading to the original station site gave way along with part of the highway above, and four people lost their lives. An official inquiry found that human error and organisational failures were to blame, and the station was afterwards rebuilt about 100 m further south along Republic Avenue. When the name was put to a public poll, Kampong Glam and Sultan Gate were shortlisted as alternatives, but strong public support kept the original working name.
Inside Nicoll Highway MRT station
The station is 21.5 m deep and finished in a black and grey colour scheme. It has two entrances, one of which connects to an overhead bridge. While waiting, look out for Re-claiming the Peripherals by Khiew Huey Chian, a public artwork made up of four reliefs showing wild plants.
Beyond the offices and homes along the highway, the station is a practical starting point for shopping and for exploring the heritage streets nearby. Useful places within walking distance include:
- The Concourse, a shopping mall about four minutes away on foot
- Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, roughly a six minute walk
- Arab Street shops and Haji Lane, both reachable in under ten minutes
- Malay Heritage Centre, a museum around nine minutes from the station
Visitors who are happy to walk a little further can also reach Bugis Junction and Millenia Walk in about a quarter of an hour, which makes the station a sensible choice for combining a visit to the mosque and museum with an afternoon at the shops.
Around Nicoll Highway MRT station
Nicoll Highway station sits at the edge of the Kallang and Kampong Glam districts, where a mix of commercial buildings and heritage areas meet. The station is close to The Concourse, a shopping mall serving nearby offices and residences, while the historic Kampong Glam district with its mosques, cultural centres and independent shops begins within a short walk. The surroundings blend everyday business activity with some of Singapore's most distinctive Malay and Arab cultural landmarks, including Hajjah Fatimah Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Concourse | Shopping mall | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | Visit The Concourse for retail, dining and services in a commercial setting. |
| Hajjah Fatimah Mosque | Place of worship | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Visit Hajjah Fatimah Mosque to see a historic place of Islamic worship. |
| Arab street shops | Attraction | About 440 m (~7 min walk) | Visit Arab Street for traditional textile shops and a range of local goods. |
| Malay Heritage Centre | Museum | About 560 m (~9 min walk) | Visit the Malay Heritage Centre to learn about Malay culture and history. |
| Haji Lane | Attraction | About 580 m (~9 min walk) | Visit Haji Lane for independent boutiques, cafes and street art. |
| Bugis Junction | Shopping mall | About 870 m (~14 min walk) | Visit Bugis Junction for a wide range of shopping and dining options. |
| Millenia Walk | Shopping mall | About 920 m (~15 min walk) | Visit Millenia Walk for a quieter shopping and dining experience. |
| Mint Museum of Toys | Museum | About 1080 m (~18 min walk) | Visit the Mint Museum of Toys for a collection of vintage toys and collectibles. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Nicoll Highway 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 Nicoll Highway (4 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Nicoll Highway (4 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Dhoby Ghaut (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Nicoll Highway (4 stops). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Bugis (12 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Promenade (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from Promenade to Nicoll Highway (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Stevens (8 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Stevens to Promenade (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Promenade to Nicoll Highway (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (4 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Nicoll Highway (4 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Nicoll Highway MRT station
A trip from Nicoll Highway to Changi Airport (about 17 km) costs S$2.20 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Nicoll Highway 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 17 km, 10 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Orchard | about 5 km, 6 stops | S$1.49 | S$0.99 | S$1.62 |
| City Hall | about 4 km, 5 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Raffles Place | about 5 km, 6 stops | S$1.59 | S$1.09 | S$1.72 |
| Jurong East | about 20 km, 14 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
| Woodlands | about 24 km, 14 stops | S$2.38 | S$1.88 | S$2.51 |
| HarbourFront | about 9 km, 8 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Marina Bay | about 3 km, 3 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
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 Nicoll Highway MRT station
- The Concourse is the closest destination and is reachable on foot in a few minutes, making it a convenient first stop after exiting the station.
- Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Arab Street and Haji Lane are all within roughly 10 minutes on foot, so it is easy to visit all three in one trip to the Kampong Glam area.
- Bugis Junction and Millenia Walk are both over 800 metres away, so visitors who prefer not to walk may find it quicker to take a train to a nearer station rather than making the journey on foot from here.
- The area around Kampong Glam can be busy on weekends, so allow a little extra time when travelling to the Malay Heritage Centre or Haji Lane during peak periods.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Nicoll Highway marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| CC1 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE / CC |
| CC2 | Bras Basah | None |
| CC3 | Esplanade | None |
| CC4 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| CC5 | Nicoll Highway (you are here) | None |
| CC6 | Stadium | None |
| CC7 | Mountbatten | None |
| CC8 | Dakota | None |
| CC9 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| CC10 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| CC11 | Tai Seng | None |
| CC12 | Bartley | None |
| CC13 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| CC14 | Lorong Chuan | None |
| CC15 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| CC16 | Marymount | None |
| CC17 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| CC19 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| CC20 | Farrer Road | None |
| CC21 | Holland Village | None |
| CC22 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| CC23 | one-north | None |
| CC24 | Kent Ridge | None |
| CC25 | Haw Par Villa | None |
| CC26 | Pasir Panjang | None |
| CC27 | Labrador Park | None |
| CC28 | Telok Blangah | None |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| CC30 | Keppel | None |
| CC31 | Cantonment | None |
| CC32 | Prince Edward Road | None |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Nicoll Highway MRT station: common questions
Which line is Nicoll Highway MRT station on?
Nicoll Highway is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC5.
Is Nicoll Highway an interchange station?
No. Nicoll Highway is served by the Circle Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Nicoll Highway?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Nicoll Highway a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Nicoll Highway MRT station?
The area around Nicoll Highway station includes The Concourse shopping mall, Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Arab Street shops, Haji Lane, the Malay Heritage Centre, Bugis Junction, Millenia Walk and the Mint Museum of Toys, all within approximately one kilometre of the station.
Which shopping mall is closest to Nicoll Highway MRT station?
The Concourse is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 240 metres from the station, which is roughly a 4-minute walk.
How far is Haji Lane from Nicoll Highway MRT station?
Haji Lane is approximately 580 metres from Nicoll Highway station in a straight line, which is roughly a 9-minute walk.
How do I get to Nicoll Highway 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 Nicoll Highway (4 stops). About 10 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Nicoll Highway
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Circle Line Map 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
- MRT Map Chinese 11 Aug 2023
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Circle 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 Nicoll Highway station
Nicoll Highway 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 Nicoll Highway station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicoll Highway Station | 80169 | 10, 14, 14A, 16, 16M, 70, 70A, 70M, 196, 196A | 93 m |
| Opposite Nicoll Highway Station | 80161 | 10, 14, 16, 16M, 70, 70M, 196 | 154 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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