Prince Edward Road MRT Station
Prince Edward Road MRT station is an underground stop on the Circle Line, with the station code CC32. It lies beneath Shenton Way in the Downtown Core, close to where Keppel Road and Palmer Road meet the street.
Prince Edward Road on the Circle Line map
Prince Edward Road MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC32 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 爱德华太子路 |
| Tamil name | பிரின்ஸ் எட்வர்ட் ரோடு |
| Opened | 12 July 2026 |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (2 stacked platforms) |
| Address | 80 Shenton Way, Singapore 079122 |
| 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 Prince Edward Road on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers are people working in the offices along Shenton Way, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore building, along with commuters changing to buses at the nearby Shenton Way Terminal. The station also serves visitors heading to the Singapore Conference Hall, Marina Bay Fire Station and the heritage sites of Hock Teck See Temple and Masjid Haji Muhammad Salleh. Tanjong Pagar station is within walking distance for anyone continuing their journey on another line.
History of Prince Edward Road MRT station
Prince Edward Road MRT station opened to passengers on 12 July 2026 as part of the sixth stage of the Circle Line, following a public preview on 4 July. Its name was chosen through a public vote held by the Land Transport Authority, in which it beat two other shortlisted options, Palmer Road and Parsi Road. While the line was being built, a tunnel boring machine passed beneath the old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station building, with monitoring equipment in place to protect the former terminus’s sculptures and interior.
Inside Prince Edward Road MRT station
The station has two entrances on Shenton Way and spreads over three underground levels, with its two side platforms stacked one above the other. It is the longest station on this new stretch of the Circle Line and has 184 bicycle parking spaces. Look out for a 100 metre section designed to resemble a ship’s hull, with ceiling panels shaped like moving waves, a reference to the area’s maritime past. The corridor to Exit 2 holds Doppler by Gerald Leow, an Art in Transit work of heat coloured stainless steel spirals that recall ship propellers and invisible forces such as sound waves.
For everyday use, the station links the Circle Line with the buses at Shenton Way Terminal, about a two minute walk away. MAS Gallery, a museum around 140 m from the station, is an easy visit during a lunch break or after work. For a meal, the Jewel 7 food centre is roughly five minutes on foot, while the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Tanjong Pagar Park are each about six minutes away. Together they make Prince Edward Road MRT station a practical starting point for a short walk around the surrounding streets, whether you work nearby or are simply passing through.
Around Prince Edward Road MRT station
Prince Edward Road station sits within the Tanjong Pagar and Shenton Way district, a dense mix of financial offices, government buildings and urban amenities. The area is well served by the nearby Shenton Way Terminal bus interchange and a cluster of shopping options including Icon Village and Downtown Gallery. Green space is also available close by at Tanjong Pagar Park.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenton Way Terminal | Bus interchange | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | Catch local bus services connecting to other parts of Singapore. |
| MAS Gallery | Museum | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | Explore exhibitions on Singapore's monetary and financial history. |
| Jewel 7 | Food centre | About 330 m (~5 min walk) | Grab a meal or snack at this local food centre. |
| Icon Village | Shopping mall | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Browse a mix of retail shops and dining options. |
| Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre | Museum | About 380 m (~6 min walk) | Learn about Chinese cultural heritage through displays and programmes. |
| Tanjong Pagar Park | Park | About 390 m (~6 min walk) | Enjoy outdoor greenery and a relaxing break from the city. |
| Downtown Gallery | Shopping mall | About 410 m (~7 min walk) | Visit a range of shops and eateries in this retail development. |
| 100AM | Shopping mall | About 440 m (~7 min walk) | Shop or dine at this mall with a variety of outlets. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Prince Edward Road 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 Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Prince Edward Road (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Marina Bay (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Prince Edward Road (1 stop). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marina Bay (2 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Prince Edward Road (1 stop). About 3 stops with 1 change. |
| 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 Prince Edward Road (10 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Marina Bay (17 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Prince Edward Road (1 stop). About 18 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Prince Edward Road (3 stops). About 3 stops, no changes. |
Fares from Prince Edward Road MRT station
A trip from Prince Edward Road to Changi Airport (about 22 km) costs S$2.36 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Prince Edward Road 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 22 km, 14 stops | S$2.36 | S$1.86 | S$2.49 |
| Orchard | about 6 km, 6 stops | S$1.68 | S$1.18 | S$1.81 |
| City Hall | about 3 km, 3 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Raffles Place | about 2 km, 2 stops | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| Jurong East | about 19 km, 13 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Woodlands | about 27 km, 18 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| HarbourFront | about 3 km, 3 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Marina Bay | about 1 km, 1 stop | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
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 Prince Edward Road MRT station
- The Shenton Way Terminal is only a very short walk from the station, making bus connections to other areas straightforward.
- Several shopping malls including Icon Village, Downtown Gallery and 100AM are within roughly a 6 to 7 minute walk, though allow a little extra time during peak hours when footpaths are busier.
- Tanjong Pagar Park and the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre are at a similar distance and can easily be combined into one short walking trip from the station.
- Prince Edward Road is a Circle Line station, so if your destination requires a different line, plan a transfer at a nearby interchange station such as Dhoby Ghaut or Bayfront.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Prince Edward Road 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 | 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 (you are here) | None |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Prince Edward Road MRT station: common questions
Which line is Prince Edward Road MRT station on?
Prince Edward Road is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC32.
Is Prince Edward Road an interchange station?
No. Prince Edward Road 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 Prince Edward Road?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Prince Edward Road 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 Prince Edward Road MRT station?
The station is close to the Shenton Way Terminal bus interchange, the MAS Gallery, Jewel 7 food centre, Icon Village, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Tanjong Pagar Park, Downtown Gallery and 100AM, all within an approximate 7 minute walk.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Prince Edward Road station?
Jewel 7 food centre is the closest dining option at roughly 330 m, while Icon Village is the nearest shopping mall at approximately 360 m, both around a 5 to 6 minute walk.
How far is the MAS Gallery from Prince Edward Road station?
The MAS Gallery is approximately 140 m from the station, making it roughly a 2 minute walk away.
How do I get to Prince Edward Road 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 Bay (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Prince Edward Road (1 stop). About 14 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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Exits and buses at Prince Edward Road station
Prince Edward Road has 2 mapped exits (1 to 2). 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
- Exit 2: closest to Shenton Way Terminal (about 111 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Prince Edward Road station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Road Station Exit 2 | 03218 | 70, 75, 106, 107, 130, 133, 162, 167, 186, 196, 196A, 196e, 400, 513, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 660, 661, 663, 665, 666, 667, 668, 670, 671, 672, 850E, 951E, 970 | 103 m |
| Shenton Way Terminal | 03239 | 70, 106, 107, 130, 133, 162, 186, 400, 970 | 104 m |
| After Straits Boulevard | 03217 | 10, 10e, 57, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 131A, 502, 982E | 243 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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