Telok Blangah MRT Station
Telok Blangah MRT station is an underground stop on the Circle Line, where it carries the station code CC28. You will find it on Telok Blangah Road, close to the point where Henderson Road joins it, inside the Bukit Merah planning area. Because the platforms are below ground, the station itself takes up little space at street level, and its entrances sit among the housing blocks and roads of the surrounding estate.
Telok Blangah on the Circle Line map
Telok Blangah MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | CC28 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Line colour | Yellow line (Circle Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 直落布兰雅 |
| Tamil name | தெலுக் பிளாங்கா |
| Opened | 8 October 2011 (15 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 463 Telok Blangah Road, Singapore 109028 |
| Daily ridership | About 3,463 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 Telok Blangah on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The people who rely on it most are those who live nearby. The station mainly serves the Telok Blangah neighbourhood, including the homes around Telok Blangah Drive and Telok Blangah Heights, so the daily crowd is largely made up of residents heading to work, school or other parts of the Circle Line. Outside the peak hours you will also see walkers and visitors using it as a starting point for the green ridges and lookouts in the area.
History of Telok Blangah MRT station
The station is named after the Telok Blangah estate that surrounds it, and the name itself has an interesting background. One explanation links it to the Malay word “blangah”, meaning a place to stop, while another traces it to “blanga”, an Indian clay cooking pot, because the bay behind Keppel Harbour was thought to resemble one in shape. That second reading gives the English rendering “Cooking Pot Bay”, an idea that the station later took up in its public artwork.
Inside Telok Blangah MRT station
The station’s piece for the Art in Transit programme is Notes Towards A Museum Of Cooking Pot Bay by Michael Lee, which covers the lift shaft. It works as one large concept map that mixes monuments, pop culture, real people (the artist among them) and imaginary elements, all meant as a contribution towards a museum of Cooking Pot Bay, the translated name of Telok Blangah.
For a meal close to the platforms, De Tian is roughly 120 m away, about a two minute walk, and Telok Blangah Food Centre and Telok Blangah Market are both within about a seven minute walk, which makes Telok Blangah MRT station a practical stop for cheap local food. Those interested in the outdoors can head to Henderson Waves Bridge, around 900 m or a 15 minute walk away, and Dragon’s Teeth Gate lies a little further on at about 970 m.
Storage Ruin, another nearby attraction, is about 430 m from the station. For everyday shopping, Alexandra Retail Centre is just over a kilometre away, around a 16 minute walk. Whether you live in the estate or are visiting for the food or the walking routes, the station puts all of these within easy reach on foot.
Around Telok Blangah MRT station
Telok Blangah station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood, surrounded by public housing estates and a selection of local food centres including De Tian and Telok Blangah Food Centre. The area also offers access to nature attractions such as Henderson Waves Bridge and the historic Dragon's Teeth Gate, giving the district a mix of everyday amenity and green leisure.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Tian | Food centre | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | Visit De Tian for a nearby selection of local hawker meals. |
| Coffee & Tea | Food centre | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Visit Coffee and Tea food centre for a range of affordable local food and drinks. |
| Telok Blangah Food Centre | Food centre | About 410 m (~7 min walk) | Visit Telok Blangah Food Centre for a variety of hawker stalls serving local dishes. |
| Storage Ruin | Attraction | About 430 m (~7 min walk) | Visit the Storage Ruin to see a piece of preserved historical industrial heritage. |
| Telok Blangah Market | Market / hawker centre | About 440 m (~7 min walk) | Visit Telok Blangah Market for fresh produce and everyday market goods. |
| Henderson Waves Bridge | Attraction | About 900 m (~15 min walk) | Visit Henderson Waves Bridge for a striking elevated walkway and scenic views. |
| Dragon's Teeth Gate | Attraction | About 970 m (~16 min walk) | Visit Dragon's Teeth Gate to explore a site of historical and cultural significance. |
| Alexandra Retail Centre | Shopping mall | About 1010 m (~16 min walk) | Visit Alexandra Retail Centre for a mix of shops, services and dining options. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Telok Blangah 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 Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to HarbourFront (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Telok Blangah (1 stop). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to HarbourFront (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Telok Blangah (1 stop). About 5 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marina Bay (2 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Marina Bay to Telok Blangah (5 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 Telok Blangah (6 stops). About 9 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Caldecott (7 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Caldecott to Telok Blangah (10 stops). About 17 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Telok Blangah (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
Fares from Telok Blangah MRT station
A trip from Telok Blangah to Changi Airport (about 27 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 Telok Blangah 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 27 km, 16 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| Orchard | about 7 km, 5 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| City Hall | about 8 km, 7 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| Raffles Place | about 7 km, 6 stops | S$1.68 | S$1.18 | S$1.81 |
| Jurong East | about 14 km, 9 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| Woodlands | about 29 km, 17 stops | S$2.45 | S$1.95 | S$2.58 |
| HarbourFront | about 2 km, 1 stop | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| Marina Bay | about 6 km, 5 stops | S$1.59 | S$1.09 | S$1.72 |
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 Telok Blangah MRT station
- De Tian food centre is only a short walk from the station and is a convenient stop for a quick meal before or after your journey.
- Henderson Waves Bridge and Dragon's Teeth Gate are roughly 15 to 16 minutes on foot, so consider taking a bus from the station if you prefer a shorter walk.
- Alexandra Retail Centre is just over a kilometre away and is more comfortably reached by bus rather than on foot.
- Several destinations, including Telok Blangah Food Centre and Telok Blangah Market, are clustered around 7 minutes away on foot and can be visited together in one outing.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Telok Blangah 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 | 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 (you are here) | None |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| CC30 | Keppel | None |
| CC31 | Cantonment | None |
| CC32 | Prince Edward Road | None |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Telok Blangah MRT station: common questions
Which line is Telok Blangah MRT station on?
Telok Blangah is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC28.
Is Telok Blangah an interchange station?
No. Telok Blangah 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 Telok Blangah?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Telok Blangah 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 Telok Blangah MRT station?
The station is close to several hawker and food centres, including De Tian at approximately 120 metres away. Nature and heritage attractions such as Henderson Waves Bridge and Dragon's Teeth Gate are also reachable, along with Alexandra Retail Centre for shopping.
Which food centre is closest to Telok Blangah MRT station?
De Tian is the closest food centre, at approximately 120 metres straight-line distance, making it roughly a 2-minute walk from the station.
How far is Henderson Waves Bridge from Telok Blangah MRT station?
Henderson Waves Bridge is approximately 900 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a 15-minute walk from the station.
How do I get to Telok Blangah from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to HarbourFront (1 stop), then change to the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Telok Blangah (1 stop). About 16 stops with 2 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.
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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 Telok Blangah station
Telok Blangah has 1 mapped exit. 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 De Tian (about 86 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Telok Blangah station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opposite Telok Blangah Station | 14169 | 10, 30, 57, 61, 93, 97, 97e, 100, 120, 143, 166, 176, 188, 188R, 963, 963R | 94 m |
| Telok Blangah Station | 14161 | 10, 30, 57, 61, 93, 97, 97e, 100, 120, 143, 166, 176, 188, 188R, 963, 963R | 131 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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