Tampines West MRT Station
Tampines West MRT station lies underground beneath Tampines Avenue 4, close to its junction with Tampines Avenue 1, in the Tampines district of eastern Singapore. It is a stop on the Downtown Line and carries the station code DT31. Because the station is built below the road, its platforms sit under the surrounding streets rather than on a viaduct, which keeps the area around the junction free of elevated track.
Tampines West on the Downtown Line map
Tampines West MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | DT31 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Line colour | Blue line (Downtown Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 淡滨尼西 |
| Tamil name | தெம்பினிஸ் வெஸ்ட் |
| Opened | 21 October 2017 (9 years ago) |
| Operator | SBS Transit |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 2 Tampines Avenue 4, Singapore 529683 |
| Daily ridership | About 7,831 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 Tampines West 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 who live, study or spend their free time in this part of Tampines. Residents of the Tampines Palmspring and Tampines Polyview housing estates use it for daily trips to work and back, while students travel through it to reach Temasek Polytechnic. Families with children at Junyuan Primary School and East View Primary School also live and travel nearby, and members heading to SAFRA Tampines can use the station for the clubhouse. For all of these groups, the station offers a direct link onto the Downtown Line without first travelling to a larger interchange.
History of Tampines West MRT station
The Land Transport Authority announced on 31 May 2017 that the station would open later that year, and passenger service began on 21 October 2017. Building the station meant changes to the neighbourhood above it: the Tampines Palmspring signage was taken down in January 2012, and work to realign the roads ran from mid 2012 until January 2016. On 27 January 2019, Tampines West MRT station was chosen as the setting for a simulated terror attack staged as part of Operation Quicksand.
For everyday errands and meals, the station is well placed. Chang Cheng Mee Wah, a food centre, is about 90 m away and roughly a one minute walk, and Pinery Mall is around 220 m from the station, about four minutes on foot, which makes both easy stops on the way home. Another food centre, The Flavours, is about 490 m away.
Visitors with more time can walk about 13 minutes to Our Tampines Gallery, a museum around 790 m from the station, or about 11 minutes to TP Stadium. Temasek Polytechnic is around 760 m away, a 12 minute walk. Shoppers looking for larger malls can reach Century Square in about 15 minutes and Tampines Mall in about 17 minutes on foot, so Tampines West MRT station also works as a starting point for a longer walk towards the centre of Tampines.
Around Tampines West MRT station
Tampines West MRT station sits within a mature residential neighbourhood in the eastern part of Singapore, surrounded by housing estates and everyday amenities. Chang Cheng Mee Wah food centre is just moments from the station, while Pinery Mall serves the local community a short walk away. Further out, the area transitions towards an education and civic hub anchored by Temasek Polytechnic and Our Tampines Gallery.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Cheng Mee Wah | Food centre | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for a wide variety of local hawker food and drinks. |
| Pinery Mall | Shopping mall | About 220 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for everyday retail, groceries and neighbourhood services. |
| The Flavours | Food centre | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | Visit for a range of cooked food stalls and local dining options. |
| TP Stadium | Stadium | About 650 m (~11 min walk) | Visit for sports facilities and recreational activities. |
| Temasek Polytechnic | College | About 760 m (~12 min walk) | Visit for tertiary education, campus events and student services. |
| Our Tampines Gallery | Museum | About 790 m (~13 min walk) | Visit to learn about the history and heritage of Tampines. |
| Century Square | Shopping mall | About 950 m (~15 min walk) | Visit for a broader mix of retail shops, dining and entertainment. |
| Tampines Mall | Shopping mall | About 1030 m (~17 min walk) | Visit for major retail brands, dining options and a large shopping experience. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Tampines West 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 Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Tampines West (1 stop). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to City Hall (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Tampines (11 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Tampines West (1 stop). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Tampines (11 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Tampines West (1 stop). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Tampines (22 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Tampines West (1 stop). About 23 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 MacPherson (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Tampines West (5 stops). About 18 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (2 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Tampines West (12 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Tampines West MRT station
A trip from Tampines West to Changi Airport (about 9 km) costs S$1.86 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Tampines West 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 9 km, 5 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| Orchard | about 21 km, 15 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
| City Hall | about 18 km, 12 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Raffles Place | about 19 km, 13 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Jurong East | about 30 km, 19 stops | S$2.46 | S$1.96 | S$2.59 |
| Woodlands | about 31 km, 18 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
| HarbourFront | about 19 km, 14 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Marina Bay | about 18 km, 16 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
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 Tampines West MRT station
- Chang Cheng Mee Wah and Pinery Mall are both an easy walk from the station, making them convenient for a quick meal or errand before or after your commute.
- Places such as Temasek Polytechnic, Our Tampines Gallery, Century Square and Tampines Mall are roughly a kilometre or more away, so consider taking a bus rather than walking, especially in hot weather.
- During morning and evening peak hours, trains on the Downtown Line can be busy at this station due to the surrounding residential population, so allow a little extra time for your journey.
- If you are heading to Century Square or Tampines Mall, note that Tampines MRT station on the East West Line and Thomson-East Coast Line may be a more direct option depending on where you are travelling from.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Tampines West 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 | 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 (you are here) | None |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | None |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | None |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Tampines West MRT station: common questions
Which line is Tampines West MRT station on?
Tampines West is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT31.
Is Tampines West an interchange station?
No. Tampines West 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 Tampines West?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tampines West 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 Tampines West MRT station?
Nearby places include Chang Cheng Mee Wah food centre, Pinery Mall, The Flavours food centre, TP Stadium, Temasek Polytechnic, Our Tampines Gallery, Century Square and Tampines Mall, ranging from approximately 90 m to just over 1 km away.
Which food centre or mall is closest to Tampines West MRT station?
Chang Cheng Mee Wah is the closest food centre, approximately 90 m away and about a one-minute walk. Pinery Mall is the nearest shopping mall, at approximately 220 m or roughly a four-minute walk.
How far is Temasek Polytechnic from Tampines West MRT station?
Temasek Polytechnic is approximately 760 m from the station in a straight line, which is roughly a 12-minute walk.
How do I get to Tampines West from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Tampines West (1 stop). About 5 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 Tampines West
- 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 Tampines West station
Tampines West 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: closest to Chang Cheng Mee Wah (about 92 m from the entrance)
- Exit B
Bus stops within 250 m of Tampines West station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blk 801 | 76289 | 46, 65, 129 | 166 m |
| Tampines West Station Exit B | 75051 | 5, 8, 15, 18, 21, 23, 28, 59, 67, 118, 118A, 168, 513, 518 | 189 m |
| Junyuan Primary School | 76281 | 46, 65, 129 | 207 m |
| Temasek Polytechnic East G | 75229 | 2N, 8, 15, 15A, 23, 69, 118, 118B, 129, 513, 518 | 211 m |
| Before Tampines West Station | 75059 | 5, 8, 15, 15A, 18, 21, 23, 28, 59, 67, 118, 118B, 168, 513, 518 | 211 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 Tampines West station
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