How long does it take from Cashew to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Cashew to Esplanade takes approximately 42 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 15.54 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Cashew to Esplanade?

The token fare from Cashew to Esplanade is S$2.11. With a smart card the fare is S$2.01 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.01.

Which platform at Cashew for Esplanade?

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

What is the last train from Cashew to Esplanade?

The last train from Cashew towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Cashew departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Cashew to Esplanade?

There are 7 stops between Cashew and Esplanade on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Cashew, Beauty World, Botanic Gardens, Newton, Little India.

Cashew To Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Cashew

Platform 1·underground·Downtown LineTowards Expo

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

Beauty World

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Newton

red interchange

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.88 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

15.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Cashew	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards Cashew

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$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.01

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

2.10 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.96 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~62 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$104

Auto

S$216

Cab

S$392

Estimates for 15.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Cashew

underground

Cashew, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water