How long does it take from Bencoolen to Tuas Link by metro?

The journey from Bencoolen to Tuas Link takes approximately 69 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 29.54 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bencoolen to Tuas Link?

The token fare from Bencoolen to Tuas Link is S$2.37. With a smart card the fare is S$2.27 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.27.

Which platform at Bencoolen for Tuas Link?

At Bencoolen, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Bencoolen to Tuas Link?

The last train from Bencoolen towards Bukit Panjang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tuas Link back towards Bencoolen departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bencoolen to Tuas Link?

There are 11 stops between Bencoolen and Tuas Link on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Bencoolen, Fort Canning, Chinatown.

Bencoolen To Tuas Link

ShortestShortest Route

Bencoolen

Platform 2·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Fort Canning

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.94 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Chinatown

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Outram Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Outram Park — 5 min

Platform 3 · East-West Line ·Platform 1 Towards Pasir Ris

+5 min

Outram Park

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Tiong Bahru

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Queenstown

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Jurong East

red interchange

+34.46 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Boon Lay

+40.2 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Tuas Link

Arrive Platform 1·elevated23.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

69 min

Total time

stops

29.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bencoolen	05:00	23:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Tuas Link	05:30	00:00	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$2.37

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.27

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.27

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

3.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.83 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~118 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$188

Auto

S$384

Cab

S$700

Estimates for 29.54 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

Tuas Link

elevated

Tuas Link, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Tuas Link exit A· Tuas Link area♿

Tuas Link exit B· Tuas Link area♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water