How long does it take from City Hall to MacPherson by metro?

The journey from City Hall to MacPherson takes approximately 27 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.7 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from City Hall to MacPherson?

The token fare from City Hall to MacPherson 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 City Hall for MacPherson?

At City Hall, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from City Hall to MacPherson?

The last train from City Hall towards Pasir Ris departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from MacPherson back towards City Hall departs at 00:00.

How many stops from City Hall to MacPherson?

There are 4 stops between City Hall and MacPherson on the East-West Line. The stations are: City Hall, Bugis, Aljunied, Paya Lebar.

City Hall To MacPherson

ShortestShortest Route

City Hall

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Bugis

blue interchange

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Aljunied

+11.48 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Paya Lebar

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated8.64 km

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

interchange Paya Lebar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Paya Lebar

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

MacPherson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
City Hall	05:30	00:00	Towards Pasir Ris
MacPherson	05:30	00:00	Towards City Hall

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

1.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$74

Auto

S$158

Cab

S$286

Estimates for 10.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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East-West Line

Departure station

City Hall

underground

City Hall, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

City Hall exit A· City Hall, Raffles City♿

City Hall exit B· City Hall, Raffles City♿

City Hall exit C· City Hall, Raffles City♿

City Hall exit D· City Hall, Raffles City♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

MacPherson

underground

MacPherson, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

MacPherson exit A· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit B· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit C· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit D· MacPherson area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store