How long does it take from Bencoolen to Sengkang by metro?

The journey from Bencoolen to Sengkang takes approximately 29 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.14 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bencoolen to Sengkang?

The token fare from Bencoolen to Sengkang is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at Bencoolen for Sengkang?

At Bencoolen, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Expo. Look for the electronic board showing "Expo".

What is the last train from Bencoolen to Sengkang?

The last train from Bencoolen towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Sengkang back towards Bencoolen departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bencoolen to Sengkang?

There are 5 stops between Bencoolen and Sengkang on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Bencoolen, MacPherson.

Bencoolen To Sengkang

ShortestShortest Route

Bencoolen

Platform 1·underground·Downtown LineTowards Expo

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

MacPherson

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

MacPherson

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Serangoon — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Serangoon

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Kovan

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Hougang

+6.58 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Sengkang

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.61 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

9.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bencoolen	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Sengkang	05:00	23:00	Towards Bencoolen

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

S$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Use your Singapore MRT smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.23 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.57 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~37 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$64

Auto

S$140

Cab

S$252

Estimates for 9.14 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Bencoolen

underground

Bencoolen, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Sengkang

underground

Sengkang, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water