Yew Tee MRT Station
Yew Tee MRT station serves the residential town of Yew Tee in the Choa Chu Kang planning area in the north-west of Singapore. It operates on the North South Line and carries the station code NS5. The station sits within a largely suburban setting, surrounded by public housing estates and the everyday amenities that support a local residential community.
Yew Tee on the North South Line map
Yew Tee station at a glance
| Station codes | NS5 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North South Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 油池 |
| Tamil name | இயூ டீ |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North South Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Yew Tee on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Yew Tee is not an interchange station, so passengers who need to transfer to another line will have to travel to a neighbouring stop. Heading south along the North South Line takes you to Kranji, while heading north brings you to Choa Chu Kang, which is an interchange with the Bukit Timah Line. From Choa Chu Kang you can connect to additional destinations across the western and central parts of Singapore.
The immediate area around Yew Tee station is dominated by HDB residential blocks and a local neighbourhood shopping centre, Yew Tee Point, which is within easy walking distance of the station. The surrounding streets offer the usual mix of amenities found in a mature Singapore housing estate, including shops, food centres, and everyday services catering primarily to local residents rather than tourists or office workers.
Around Yew Tee station
Yew Tee station sits within a primarily residential neighbourhood in the Choa Chu Kang planning area, served by a cluster of everyday amenities close to the station. Yew Tee Square and YewTee Point both sit immediately adjacent to the station, offering convenient retail and dining options for residents. Further along, the Yew Tee Community Club and Choa Chu Kang Stadium reflect the area's strong focus on community living and recreational facilities.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tee Square | Shopping mall | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Yew Tee Square for everyday retail shopping and dining options. |
| YewTee Point | Shopping mall | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | Visit YewTee Point for a mix of shops and food outlets in one spot. |
| Yew Tee Waterplay Plaza | Water park | About 200 m (~3 min walk) | Visit Yew Tee Waterplay Plaza for outdoor water play and leisure activities. |
| NTUC Foodfare | Food centre | About 400 m (~7 min walk) | Visit NTUC Foodfare for affordable hawker-style meals in a food centre setting. |
| Yew Tee Community Club | Community club | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | Visit Yew Tee Community Club for community programmes, courses and social activities. |
| V6 Food Court | Food centre | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | Visit V6 Food Court for a casual sit-down meal with a variety of food stalls. |
| Choa Chu Kang Stadium | Sports centre | About 720 m (~12 min walk) | Visit Choa Chu Kang Stadium for sports facilities and recreational exercise. |
| Limbang Shopping Centre | Shopping mall | About 770 m (~13 min walk) | Visit Limbang Shopping Centre for neighbourhood retail and daily necessities. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Yew Tee 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 Jurong East (22 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Yew Tee (4 stops). About 26 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Yew Tee (16 stops). About 16 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Jurong East (11 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Yew Tee (4 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Yew Tee (4 stops). About 4 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Yew Tee (3 stops). About 3 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Buona Vista to Jurong East (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Yew Tee (4 stops). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
Tips for using Yew Tee station
- Yew Tee Square and YewTee Point are both within roughly a one-minute walk of the station, making them ideal first stops without much effort.
- Yew Tee Waterplay Plaza is a comfortable short walk at around three minutes, but allow a little extra time if you are bringing young children with bags and equipment.
- Places such as Choa Chu Kang Stadium and Limbang Shopping Centre are estimated at over ten minutes on foot, so consider taking a local bus if you prefer not to walk that distance.
- During peak morning and evening hours the station and surrounding paths can be busy with commuters, so allow a few extra minutes when heading to any of the nearby destinations.
All stations on the North South Line
In order along the line, with Yew Tee marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NS1 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| NS2 | Bukit Batok | – |
| NS3 | Bukit Gombak | – |
| NS4 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| NS5 | Yew Tee (you are here) | – |
| NS7 | Kranji | – |
| NS8 | Marsiling | – |
| NS9 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| NS10 | Admiralty | – |
| NS11 | Sembawang | – |
| NS12 | Canberra | – |
| NS13 | Yishun | – |
| NS14 | Khatib | – |
| NS15 | Yio Chu Kang | – |
| NS16 | Ang Mo Kio | – |
| NS17 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| NS18 | Braddell | – |
| NS19 | Toa Payoh | – |
| NS20 | Novena | – |
| NS21 | Newton | NS / DT |
| NS22 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| NS23 | Somerset | – |
| NS24 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE |
| NS25 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| NS26 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| NS28 | Marina South Pier | – |
Read the full North South Line guide.
Yew Tee station: common questions
Which line is Yew Tee MRT station on?
Yew Tee is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS5.
Is Yew Tee an interchange station?
No. Yew Tee is served by the North South Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Yew Tee?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Yew Tee a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North South Line first train 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Yew Tee MRT station?
Yew Tee station is surrounded by several amenities including Yew Tee Square and YewTee Point for shopping, Yew Tee Waterplay Plaza for outdoor leisure, NTUC Foodfare and V6 Food Court for meals, and Yew Tee Community Club and Choa Chu Kang Stadium for community and sporting activities.
Which mall is closest to Yew Tee MRT station?
Both Yew Tee Square and YewTee Point are the closest shopping malls, each approximately 90 metres from the station, which is roughly a one-minute walk.
How far is Choa Chu Kang Stadium from Yew Tee MRT station?
Choa Chu Kang Stadium is approximately 720 metres from the station in a straight line, which is roughly a 12-minute walk.
How do I get to Yew Tee from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Jurong East (22 stops), then change to the North South Line from Jurong East to Yew Tee (4 stops). About 26 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 September 2026.
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the North South 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.