Redhill MRT Station

Redhill MRT station is an elevated station on the East West Line, numbered EW18, and it stands beside Tiong Bahru Road. Trains are run by SMRT, and passengers in both directions board from a single island platform raised above the street. Two exits lead down to the surrounding neighbourhood, so most journeys begin or end with a short walk at ground level.

Redhill on the East West Line map

Redhill MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

The station is used mainly by people living and working in the immediate area and by those heading to the local food centres, the wet market and community facilities close by. It is also the nearest rail stop for the Enabling Village, a community space designed to help people with disabilities take part fully in society, as well as for the Delta Swimming Complex and Thye Hong Centre.

History of Redhill MRT station

When the station first appeared in plans in 1982 it carried the name Alexandra, and it became Redhill in June 1983. It opened on 12 March 1988, when Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew launched the whole MRT system, and it was originally numbered W4 until the current EW18 code arrived in August 2001. In 2017 a covered linkway was built to the Enabling Village, because the hilly ground between the two had made the trip difficult for people with mobility issues.

Inside Redhill MRT station

Redhill MRT station is a two-storey building, with the platforms on the upper level and half-height platform screen doors along the edge. Large high-volume low-speed fans help keep the platform area cool, the station is mostly wheelchair accessible, and there are bicycle facilities for anyone cycling to the train. Regular passengers may notice that, despite the name, the colour scheme is pink rather than red, and the coloured grilles and horizontal louvres around the building echo the tall windows of traditional shophouses, while clerestory windows in the roof let in daylight.

For a visitor or resident, Redhill MRT station is a practical base for everyday errands and a cheap meal. Chang Cheng Foodcourt is roughly a three-minute walk away, and both Redhill Food Centre and Redhill Wet Market can be reached in about five minutes, which makes the station handy for breakfast, lunch or fresh groceries. Leng Kee Community Centre is a short stroll from the exits for classes and residents’ activities, while the Enabling Village, about seven minutes on foot, draws people who come for its accessible facilities and community events. Shoppers can also continue on foot to Dawson Place, a small mall roughly twelve minutes from the station.

Around Redhill MRT station

Redhill MRT station sits within a well-established residential neighbourhood dominated by HDB housing estates. The area caters largely to locals, with everyday amenities such as Redhill Food Centre and Redhill Wet Market serving the surrounding community. Leng Kee Community Centre and Enabling Village add a civic and social dimension to the precinct.

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

How to get to Redhill by MRT

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

Fares from Redhill MRT station

A trip from Redhill to Changi Airport (about 25 km) costs S$2.42 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Redhill 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.

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 Redhill MRT station

• Several food options including Chang Cheng Foodcourt and Redhill Food Centre are within a short walk of the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
• Dawson Place is the furthest destination on the list at roughly 12 minutes on foot, so allow extra time or consider travelling by bus if you prefer not to walk.
• Redhill is on the East West Line only, so passengers travelling to stations on other lines should plan for an interchange at City Hall, Raffles Place or Jurong East depending on their destination.
• The area around the station can be busier during morning and evening peak hours, particularly near the wet market and food centres, so allow a little extra time during those periods.

All stations on the East West Line

In order along the line, with Redhill marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full East West Line guide.

Redhill MRT station: common questions

Which line is Redhill MRT station on?

Redhill is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW18.

Is Redhill an interchange station?

No. Redhill is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Redhill?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Redhill a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Redhill MRT station?

The area around Redhill MRT station has several food centres including Chang Cheng Foodcourt, Redhill Food Centre and 80 Eating House, as well as Redhill Wet Market, Leng Kee Community Centre and Enabling Village. Dawson Place is also reachable at approximately 730 metres from the station.

Which food centre is closest to Redhill MRT station?

Chang Cheng Foodcourt is the closest food centre, at approximately 200 metres from the station, or roughly a 3-minute walk.

How far is Dawson Place from Redhill MRT station?

Dawson Place is approximately 730 metres from Redhill MRT station, which is roughly a 12-minute walk.

How do I get to Redhill from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Redhill (16 stops). About 16 stops, no 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.

News and guides mentioning Redhill

• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
• East-West 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 East West 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.