Yishun MRT Station
Yishun MRT station is a station on the North South Line, carrying the station code NS13. It serves Yishun, a large residential town in the northern part of Singapore. The area is home to a significant population and is supported by a range of amenities including shops, schools, and public facilities that make it a well-established community in the north of the island.
Yishun on the North South Line map
Yishun station at a glance
| Station codes | NS13 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North South Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 义顺 |
| Tamil name | யீஷூன் |
| 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 Yishun on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Yishun station is not an interchange, so passengers travelling to other lines will need to change trains at a connecting station along the North South Line. From here, trains run south towards Canberra station and north towards Khatib station. Travelling further along the line in either direction gives access to interchange stations where passengers can switch to other MRT lines serving different parts of Singapore.
The station is close to Northpoint City, one of the larger shopping malls in northern Singapore, which is within walking distance and offers a wide range of retail, dining, and everyday services. The surrounding neighbourhood is broadly residential in character, with the typical mix of Housing Development Board blocks, neighbourhood shops, and community facilities that most mature Singaporean towns provide to their residents.
Around Yishun station
Yishun MRT station sits at the heart of a large residential town in northern Singapore, with Northpoint City providing major retail facilities close to the station. The surrounding area also offers a strong range of food and community amenities, including the Yishun Public Library, making it a well-rounded town centre for residents and visitors alike.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | A food centre offering a variety of local hawker-style meals. |
| Cantine by Kopitiam | Food centre | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | Another food centre option serving a range of cooked food stalls. |
| S11 food court | Food centre | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | A food court providing additional dining choices for visitors and commuters. |
| Yishun Public Library | Library | About 160 m (~3 min walk) | Borrow books, use study spaces, or access community library services here. |
| Northpoint City | Shopping mall | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | A large shopping mall with retail, dining, and lifestyle options. |
| Yishun Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | Catch buses across Singapore from this major bus interchange. |
| Yishun Community Hospital | Hospital | About 670 m (~11 min walk) | A community hospital providing inpatient and rehabilitative care services. |
| Khoo Teck Puat Hospital | Hospital | About 700 m (~11 min walk) | A restructured hospital offering a broad range of medical and specialist services. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Yishun 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 Bishan (6 stops), then change to the North South Line from Bishan to Yishun (4 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Yishun (9 stops). About 9 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Yishun (12 stops). About 12 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the North South Line from Jurong East to Yishun (11 stops). About 11 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Yishun (4 stops). About 4 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Yishun (11 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Yishun station
- Northpoint City, the Yishun Public Library, and all three food centres are within a short walk of the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- The bus interchange is roughly a 4-minute walk from the station, so allow a few extra minutes when transferring to a bus service.
- Both hospitals are approximately 11 minutes on foot, so visitors who prefer a shorter walk may wish to take a bus from the nearby interchange.
- During peak morning and evening hours, the area around the station and interchange can be busy, so allow extra time for your journey.
All stations on the North South Line
In order along the line, with Yishun 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 | – |
| NS7 | Kranji | – |
| NS8 | Marsiling | – |
| NS9 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| NS10 | Admiralty | – |
| NS11 | Sembawang | – |
| NS12 | Canberra | – |
| NS13 | Yishun (you are here) | – |
| 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.
Yishun station: common questions
Which line is Yishun MRT station on?
Yishun is on the North South Line. Its station code is NS13.
Is Yishun an interchange station?
No. Yishun 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 Yishun?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Yishun 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 Yishun MRT station?
Yishun MRT station is surrounded by several food centres, Northpoint City shopping mall, the Yishun Public Library, Yishun Bus Interchange, Yishun Community Hospital, and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, all within approximately 700 metres.
Which food centre or mall is closest to Yishun MRT station?
Kopitiam and Cantine by Kopitiam are the closest food centres, both approximately 90 metres away, while Northpoint City shopping mall is roughly 190 metres from the station.
How far is Khoo Teck Puat Hospital from Yishun MRT station?
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is approximately 700 metres from Yishun MRT station, which is roughly an 11-minute walk.
How do I get to Yishun 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 Bishan (6 stops), then change to the North South Line from Bishan to Yishun (4 stops). 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 September 2026.
News and guides mentioning Yishun
- Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Road Closures, MRT & Bus Hours 9 Sep 2026
- Power Bank Fire at Woodlands MRT: What Happened 22 Jul 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.