Tai Seng MRT Station
Tai Seng MRT station is an underground station on the Circle Line, carrying the station code CC11. It sits beneath Upper Paya Lebar Road in the Tai Seng area of Singapore, and two exits bring passengers up to street level on either side of the surrounding commercial district. The station is operated by SMRT.
Tai Seng on the Circle Line map
Tai Seng MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC11 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 大成 |
| Tamil name | தை செங் |
| Opened | 17 April 2010 (16 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 33 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534803 |
| Daily ridership | About 16,998 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 Tai Seng on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most people using the station are heading to work. The streets around it are lined with office and business buildings, including Tai Seng Point, Tai Seng Centre, Leong Huat Building, Sakae Building, J’Forte, Hudson@5Harper and the Breadtalk headquarters. During the working week the platforms are busiest with staff arriving in the morning and leaving in the evening. At lunchtime, people come and go from the food centres near the exits.
History of Tai Seng MRT station
The station opened on 17 April 2010 as part of the Circle Line stretch running to Dhoby Ghaut, and an open house for the public was held on 5 April that year. During planning it carried the name Upper Paya Lebar, and it only became Tai Seng in July 2005. Work on the station was held up after the Nicoll Highway collapse in April 2004, which pushed back the opening of this section of the line. A later addition is an underground walkway to the 18 Tai Seng development, which gives passengers a covered route with its own escalator and lift.
Inside Tai Seng MRT station
Most of the exits are wheelchair accessible, and wider fare gates make it easier for wheelchair users to enter. Tactile paving with raised studs guides visually impaired passengers along dedicated routes from the entrances to the platforms, and there are bicycle facilities for those who cycle to the station. On the platform you will find Equilibrium by Francis Ng, an Art-in-Transit work made of two parallel panels of red, yellow and blue triangles that are designed to reflect each other.
For a quick meal, B.E.D. is about a minute’s walk from Tai Seng MRT station, and Sinfoodie Food Court and Connect are only a little further away. The 18 Tai Seng mall is around two minutes away on foot and is the easiest place to reach under cover. Within a short walk you can also visit the Ellie Art Studio gallery. A few minutes further along is Jin Long Si Temple, and Games Garage is nearby as well. Whether you work in one of the nearby office buildings or are only passing through, Tai Seng MRT station puts food, shopping and a few quieter stops within easy walking distance.
Around Tai Seng MRT station
Tai Seng station sits within a mixed industrial and commercial district in the Tai Seng area of eastern Singapore. The surroundings are dominated by business parks, light industrial buildings, and office developments, with 18 Tai Seng being a key commercial hub nearby. Several food centres such as B.E.D. and Sinfoodie Food Court serve the working population in the area.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E.D. | Food centre | About 70 m (~1 min walk) | A food centre for quick, casual meals close to the station. |
| 18 Tai Seng | Shopping mall | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | A commercial development with offices and retail options. |
| Sinfoodie Food Court | Food centre | About 130 m (~2 min walk) | A food court serving a variety of local meals and drinks. |
| Ellie Art Studio | Gallery | About 180 m (~3 min walk) | A gallery space for viewing and engaging with visual art. |
| Connect | Food centre | About 200 m (~3 min walk) | A food centre offering a range of dining choices for workers and visitors. |
| Jin Long Si Temple | Place of worship | About 370 m (~6 min walk) | A traditional Chinese temple for prayer and cultural visits. |
| Games Garage | Community club | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | A community space for recreational gaming and leisure activities. |
| MacPherson Mall | Shopping mall | About 1080 m (~18 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall with shops and amenities for everyday needs. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Tai Seng 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 Tai Seng (2 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Bishan (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Tai Seng (4 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Paya Lebar (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Tai Seng (2 stops). About 7 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 Tai Seng (10 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Tai Seng (4 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Serangoon (10 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Serangoon to Tai Seng (2 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Tai Seng MRT station
A trip from Tai Seng to Changi Airport (about 15 km) costs S$2.11 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Tai Seng 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 15 km, 8 stops | S$2.11 | S$1.61 | S$2.24 |
| Orchard | about 12 km, 9 stops | S$1.94 | S$1.44 | S$2.07 |
| City Hall | about 8 km, 7 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Raffles Place | about 10 km, 8 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| Jurong East | about 22 km, 13 stops | S$2.33 | S$1.83 | S$2.46 |
| Woodlands | about 23 km, 12 stops | S$2.36 | S$1.86 | S$2.49 |
| HarbourFront | about 15 km, 12 stops | S$2.11 | S$1.61 | S$2.24 |
| Marina Bay | about 10 km, 9 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
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 Tai Seng MRT station
- B.E.D., 18 Tai Seng, and Sinfoodie Food Court are all within a short walk of the station and are easy to reach on foot.
- Jin Long Si Temple and Games Garage require a moderate walk, so allow extra time or consider alternative transport if you are short on time.
- MacPherson Mall is roughly 18 minutes on foot, making it more practical to use public transport rather than walking from the station.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the station and surrounding roads can be busier than usual, so plan your journey with a little extra time.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Tai Seng 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 (you are here) | 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.
Tai Seng MRT station: common questions
Which line is Tai Seng MRT station on?
Tai Seng is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC11.
Is Tai Seng an interchange station?
No. Tai Seng 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 Tai Seng?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tai Seng 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 Tai Seng MRT station?
Near Tai Seng station you will find food centres such as B.E.D. and Sinfoodie Food Court, the commercial development 18 Tai Seng, Ellie Art Studio, Jin Long Si Temple, and Games Garage, among other places.
Which food centre or mall is closest to Tai Seng MRT station?
B.E.D. is the closest food centre at approximately 70 metres from the station, while 18 Tai Seng is the nearest mall at approximately 100 metres.
How far is MacPherson Mall from Tai Seng MRT station?
MacPherson Mall is approximately 1,080 metres from Tai Seng station, which is roughly an 18-minute walk, so you may prefer to use public transport to get there.
How do I get to Tai Seng 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 Tai Seng (2 stops). About 8 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 Tai Seng
- 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 Tai Seng station
Tai Seng has 3 mapped exits (A to C). 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: closest to Ellie Art Studio (about 96 m from the entrance)
- Exit C: closest to 18 Tai Seng (about 41 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Tai Seng station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Tai Seng Station Exit C | 70289 | 22, 24, 28, 43, 58, 58A, 62, 62A, 70, 70A, 70M, 76, 80, 80A, 93, 158 | 36 m |
| After Tai Seng Station | 70281 | 22, 24, 28, 43, 58, 58B, 62, 70, 70M, 76, 80, 93, 158 | 44 m |
| Opposite Asiawide Industrial Building | 70299 | 22, 24, 28, 43, 58, 58A, 62, 62A, 70, 70A, 70M, 76, 80, 80A, 93, 158 | 236 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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