Woodlands North MRT Station

Woodlands North MRT station is an underground station on Woodlands North Coast Road, just off Admiralty Road West, in the Woodlands North area at the far northern edge of Singapore. It carries the code TE1 and is the northern terminus of the Thomson-East Coast Line, so every southbound journey on the line can begin here.

Woodlands North on the Thomson East Coast Line map

Woodlands North MRT station at a glance

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

The station sits right beside Republic Polytechnic, and students and staff heading to the campus and to the Singapore Institute of Technology @ RP make up a large share of its daily riders. Residents of the surrounding Woodlands estates also use it. The station is intended to serve the planned Woodlands North Coast precinct, a mixed-use business and lifestyle district by JTC. Because it was designed with heavy cross-border traffic between Woodlands and Johor Bahru in mind, the station is noticeably larger than a typical MRT stop.

History of Woodlands North MRT station

The station opened to passengers on 31 January 2020, when it became one of the first three stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line to start service. It was first announced in 2012 as part of the Thomson Line, which was later merged with the Eastern Region Line to form the present line. Work on the Singapore side of the Johor Bahru RTS Link began next to the station in 2021, and the new RTS station, with its own customs and immigration building linked by an underground concourse, is scheduled to open in February 2027 as the Singapore terminus of the cross-border service.

Inside Woodlands North MRT station

The interior uses a red and white colour scheme drawn from the National Flag of Singapore, meant as a welcome for travellers arriving from Malaysia, and the aluminium ceiling panels above the platforms are shaped to suggest the daily movement of commuters. There are two exits. Look out for “New Departures” by Amanda Heng, an Art-in-Transit work that combines quotes from residents with a Woodlands skyline and reflects on borders from a personal point of view.

Most passengers use Woodlands North MRT station for study, with Republic Polytechnic about a 7 minute walk away and SIT@RP a little further on. For time outdoors, Admiralty Park is around 8 minutes on foot, and Woodlands Waterfront Park, with its views across the Straits of Johor, is roughly a 13 minute walk. Woodlands North Plaza, about 14 minutes away, is a handy stop for everyday shopping and food, while nearby wet markets serve local residents. Once the RTS Link opens, Woodlands North MRT station will also be the place to change between the MRT and the train to Johor Bahru.

Around Woodlands North MRT station

Woodlands North station sits in a largely residential part of northern Singapore, close to educational institutions and green spaces. Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Institute of Technology at RP lie within easy walking distance, giving the area a student-friendly character. Admiralty Park and Woodlands Waterfront Park add a natural, leisure-oriented feel to the neighbourhood.

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

How to get to Woodlands North by MRT

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

Fares from Woodlands North MRT station

A trip from Woodlands North to Changi Airport (about 40 km) costs S$2.56 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Woodlands North 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 Woodlands North MRT station

• Republic Polytechnic and Admiralty Park are close enough for a comfortable walk, but allow extra time during morning and afternoon peak hours when foot traffic is heavier.
• Woodlands Waterfront Park and the Wet Market are roughly 13 minutes on foot, so consider taking a local bus if you prefer a shorter journey.
• Woodlands Community Club and Marsiling Lane Market are the furthest verified destinations, so a bus ride is advisable rather than walking the full distance.
• Woodlands North is on the Thomson East Coast Line, so plan your route in advance if you need to travel to lines not served by this station, as an interchange may be required.

All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line

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

Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.

Woodlands North MRT station: common questions

Which line is Woodlands North MRT station on?

Woodlands North is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE1.

Is Woodlands North an interchange station?

No. Woodlands North is served by the Thomson East Coast Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Woodlands North?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Woodlands North a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Woodlands North MRT station?

Nearby places include Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Institute of Technology at RP for education, Admiralty Park and Woodlands Waterfront Park for outdoor leisure, and Woodlands North Plaza for shopping, all within an approximate 14-minute walk.

Which food centre or market is closest to Woodlands North station?

The Wet Market is the closest food and market option, at approximately 800 metres straight-line distance, roughly a 13-minute walk from the station.

How far is Woodlands Waterfront Park from Woodlands North MRT station?

Woodlands Waterfront Park is approximately 820 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk from the station.

How do I get to Woodlands North 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 Caldecott (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Caldecott to Woodlands North (8 stops). About 22 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.

News and guides mentioning Woodlands North

• Johor-Singapore RTS Link gets 5G: What it means for cross-border riders 6 Nov 2026
• Deepavali Eve Train Extensions: Which Lines Run Later on 8 November 6 Nov 2026
• Singapore MRT history: from 5 stations in 1987 to 130+ today 6 Nov 2026
• Future MRT Map Singapore: Every New Line and Extension to 2040 21 Oct 2026

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the Thomson-East Coast 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.