Sixth Avenue MRT Station
Sixth Avenue MRT station is an underground stop on the Downtown Line, carrying the code DT7, in the Bukit Timah district of Singapore. It sits beneath Bukit Timah Road at the junctions with Eng Neo Avenue and Fourth Avenue, and it takes its name from Sixth Avenue, a nearby road linking Bukit Timah Road with Holland Road.
Sixth Avenue on the Downtown Line map
Sixth Avenue MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | DT7 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Line colour | Blue line (Downtown Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 第六道 |
| Tamil name | சிக்ஸ்த் அவென்யூ |
| Opened | 27 December 2015 (10 years ago) |
| Operator | SBS Transit |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 777 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269784 |
| Daily ridership | About 3,658 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Sixth Avenue on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
When it was built, the media described it as the first MRT station to be placed within a private residential area, and that setting still shapes who uses it. Most passengers are residents of the surrounding condominiums and landed estates, along with students and staff heading to the schools on Dunearn Road, such as Nanyang Girls’ High School and National Junior College. Parents travelling to the pre-schools in the neighbourhood also make regular use of it.
History of Sixth Avenue MRT station
Construction was disrupted when the firm originally building the station went bankrupt in mid-2013, and another company was brought in to finish the work. In June 2015, the Transport Minister announced that the resulting delay had been fully resolved and that the opening of the second stage of the Downtown Line would return to its original date of 27 December 2015. The name itself was the working title from 2008 and was confirmed by a public poll in July 2009, beating the alternatives “Eng Neo” and “Bukit Timah”.
Inside Sixth Avenue MRT station
The station has two exits at ground level. Exit A is the main entrance on Bukit Timah Road, convenient for Sixth Avenue Centre, Guthrie House and nearby homes such as Sixth Avenue Ville and Royalville. Exit B is reached by an overhead bridge and comes out on Dunearn Road, which is the side to use for Nanyang Girls’ High School, National Junior College, Vanda Estate and Jalan Naga Sari. Unlike every other stop on the Downtown Line, it has no public artwork under the Art-in-Transit Programme.
For residents and visitors, Sixth Avenue MRT station is a practical starting point for green spaces and schools in this part of Bukit Timah. Some useful places within walking distance include:
- Maple Lane Park, the closest park, roughly an 8 minute walk away
- SIM University, around 10 minutes on foot
- Hwa Chong Institution and Hwa Chong International School, both reachable in 10 to 14 minutes
- Namly Park, about a 14 minute walk, with Coronation Park a little further at around 17 minutes
Students at the colleges, families visiting the neighbourhood parks and people living in the quiet streets off Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road will find it the most direct rail link for the area.
Around Sixth Avenue MRT station
Sixth Avenue MRT station sits within a quiet, well-established residential neighbourhood in the Bukit Timah area, characterised by low-rise housing and tree-lined streets. The surroundings are home to several well-known educational institutions, including Hwa Chong Institution and Hwa Chong International School. Small parks such as Maple Lane Park add a touch of greenery to the largely suburban environment.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lane Park | Park | About 520 m (~8 min walk) | Visit Maple Lane Park for a quiet green space and a leisurely stroll. |
| Hwa Chong International School | College | About 620 m (~10 min walk) | Hwa Chong International School is an established international school serving secondary and pre-university students. |
| SIM University | College | About 640 m (~10 min walk) | SIM University is a higher education institution offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
| Namly Park | Park | About 870 m (~14 min walk) | Namly Park offers a relaxed outdoor setting suitable for walking and unwinding. |
| Hwa Chong Institution | College | About 880 m (~14 min walk) | Hwa Chong Institution is a well-known school providing secondary and junior college education. |
| Coronation Park | Park | About 1020 m (~17 min walk) | Coronation Park is a neighbourhood park suitable for a gentle walk or some outdoor leisure time. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Sixth Avenue 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 Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Sixth Avenue (7 stops). About 17 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Sixth Avenue (4 stops). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Newton (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Sixth Avenue (4 stops). About 8 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 Botanic Gardens (3 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Botanic Gardens to Sixth Avenue (2 stops). About 8 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 Sixth Avenue (3 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Little India (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Little India to Sixth Avenue (5 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Sixth Avenue MRT station
A trip from Sixth Avenue to Changi Airport (about 26 km) costs S$2.43 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Sixth Avenue 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 26 km, 17 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| Orchard | about 7 km, 5 stops | S$1.68 | S$1.18 | S$1.81 |
| City Hall | about 9 km, 8 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| Raffles Place | about 10 km, 9 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
| Jurong East | about 13 km, 8 stops | S$1.98 | S$1.48 | S$2.11 |
| Woodlands | about 21 km, 11 stops | S$2.33 | S$1.83 | S$2.46 |
| HarbourFront | about 14 km, 10 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| Marina Bay | about 12 km, 10 stops | S$1.94 | S$1.44 | S$2.07 |
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 Sixth Avenue MRT station
- Maple Lane Park and both Hwa Chong campuses are reachable within roughly 10 to 14 minutes on foot, making them manageable destinations for most visitors.
- Namly Park and Coronation Park are over 800 metres away, so allow extra time or consider a short bus ride if you prefer not to walk.
- The Downtown Line runs frequently, but services can be busier during morning and evening peak hours, so allow a little extra travel time on weekdays.
- Sixth Avenue is a non-interchange station, so plan your journey in advance if you need to connect to other MRT lines, as you will need to travel to a nearby interchange station.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Sixth Avenue marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | None |
| DT3 | Hillview | None |
| DT4 | Hume | None |
| DT5 | Beauty World | None |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | None |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue (you are here) | None |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | None |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | None |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | None |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | None |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | None |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | None |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | None |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | None |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | None |
| DT25 | Mattar | None |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | None |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | None |
| DT29 | Bedok North | None |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | None |
| DT31 | Tampines West | None |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | None |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | None |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Sixth Avenue MRT station: common questions
Which line is Sixth Avenue MRT station on?
Sixth Avenue is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT7.
Is Sixth Avenue an interchange station?
No. Sixth Avenue is served by the Downtown Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Sixth Avenue?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Sixth Avenue a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Sixth Avenue MRT station?
The station is surrounded by residential streets and is within walking distance of several educational institutions, including Hwa Chong International School and SIM University, as well as green spaces such as Maple Lane Park and Namly Park.
Is there a park close to Sixth Avenue MRT station?
Yes, Maple Lane Park is the closest park at approximately 520 metres away, roughly an 8-minute walk, while Namly Park and Coronation Park are also reachable on foot though they are further away.
How far is Hwa Chong Institution from Sixth Avenue MRT station?
Hwa Chong Institution is approximately 880 metres from the station, which is roughly a 14-minute walk; please note that all distances are approximate.
How do I get to Sixth Avenue from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Sixth Avenue (7 stops). About 17 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 Sixth Avenue
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Sixth Avenue station
Sixth Avenue 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 Sixth Avenue station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Avenue Station | 41081 | 67, 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 174, 852, 961, 961M | 27 m |
| Opposite Sixth Avenue Station | 42019 | 67, 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 174, 852, 961, 961M | 72 m |
| Sixth Avenue Centre | 42011 | 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 174, 852, 961, 961M, 970 | 246 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.
Places to visit from Sixth Avenue station
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