Serangoon MRT Station

Serangoon MRT station is an underground interchange in Serangoon, located beneath Upper Serangoon Road at its junction with Serangoon Central. Two lines stop here: the North East Line, where the station code is NE12, and the Circle Line, where it is CC13. The North East Line platforms run under Upper Serangoon Road, while the Circle Line platforms sit beneath the Nex shopping complex.

Serangoon on the Circle Line map

Serangoon MRT station at a glance

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

The station connects directly with Nex and the Serangoon Bus Interchange, so it acts as the main transport hub for the town centre. Most passengers live in the surrounding residential estates. Others come to shop at Nex, change between the two lines or transfer to buses. The Serangoon Neighbourhood Police Centre and the Braddell Heights Community Hub are also close by.

History of Serangoon MRT station

The North East Line part of the station opened on 20 June 2003. The Circle Line platforms followed on 28 May 2009, when the third stage of that line began service. Engineers built the station at the same time as the road viaduct that now carries traffic above Upper Serangoon Road. In 2005, groundwater seeped into the works for the Circle Line tunnels and caused the existing North East Line station to sink by about one centimetre, so trains had to slow down through the station as a precaution.

Inside Serangoon MRT station

The station has eight entrances, and four of them are triangular openings enclosed in cubic structures. Three works from the Art-in-Transit programme are on display: Memories of Childhood, a series of woodcut prints by Eng Joo Heng, on the North East Line platforms and concourse; View of Life, a painting by Sarkasi Said, in the Circle Line concourse; and Matrix, a set of art seats on the Circle Line platforms.

For residents, Serangoon MRT station is a practical starting point for everyday errands. Food Junction and Food Republic are both within a two minute walk for a quick meal, and Serangoon Public Library is about a minute away. Serangoon Central Village is around seven minutes on foot and offers market shopping and hawker food. Serangoon Stadium is roughly a 12 minute walk for sport and exercise, and Nanyang Junior College is about 11 minutes away.

Around Serangoon MRT station

Serangoon station sits at the heart of a busy residential and commercial hub centred on Serangoon Central. The area is well served by shopping and dining options, with Food Junction and Food Republic both within a short walk. Serangoon Public Library and Serangoon Bus Interchange add to the everyday amenities that make this a practical base for residents and visitors alike.

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

How to get to Serangoon by MRT

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

Fares from Serangoon MRT station

A trip from Serangoon to Changi Airport (about 18 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 Serangoon 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 Serangoon MRT station

• Food Junction, Serangoon Public Library, Serangoon Bus Interchange and Food Republic are all within a 2-minute walk, making them easy to reach on foot from the station.
• Serangoon is an interchange station serving both the Circle Line and the North East Line, so allow extra time during morning and evening peak hours when platforms and concourses can be crowded.
• Serangoon Central Village, Nanyang Junior College, Serangoon Stadium and Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre are all more than 400 m away, so consider taking a bus from Serangoon Bus Interchange rather than walking, especially in hot or wet weather.
• If you are transferring between the Circle Line and the North East Line, factor in a few extra minutes as the interchange can be busy, particularly on weekends and public holidays.

All stations on the Circle Line

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

Read the full Circle Line guide.

All stations on the North East Line

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

Read the full North East Line guide.

Serangoon MRT station: common questions

Which line is Serangoon MRT station on?

Serangoon is on the Circle Line and the North East Line. Its station codes are CC13 and NE12.

Is Serangoon an interchange station?

Yes. You can change between the Circle Line and the North East Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.

What time is the first and last train at Serangoon?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Serangoon a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. North East Line first train 5:39 AM, last train 11:55 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Serangoon MRT station?

Several amenities are within easy walking distance, including Food Junction, Serangoon Public Library, Serangoon Bus Interchange and Food Republic, all approximately 50 to 140 m away. Further out, at approximate distances of 420 m to 810 m, you will find Serangoon Central Village, Nanyang Junior College, Serangoon Stadium and Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre.

Which food centre or food court is closest to Serangoon station?

Food Junction is the closest, at approximately 50 m straight-line distance and roughly a 1-minute walk. Food Republic is the next nearest food court, at approximately 140 m away.

How far is Serangoon Stadium from Serangoon MRT station?

Serangoon Stadium is approximately 740 m away in a straight line, which is roughly a 12-minute walk. You may prefer to take a bus from Serangoon Bus Interchange to get there more quickly.

How do I get to Serangoon 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 Serangoon (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 Serangoon

• SBS Transit Disability Support Training: 70% of Staff by 2030 6 Nov 2026
• Future MRT Map Singapore: Every New Line and Extension to 2040 21 Oct 2026
• Commuter Fatigue and the North-South Corridor Delay 6 Oct 2026
• Sengkang West LRT Reopens Oct 4: What Riders Need to Know 5 Oct 2026

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the Circle Line and the North East 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.

Hungry? See food near Serangoon MRT: hawker centres, food courts and cafes with walking times.