How long does it take from Clarke Quay to Commonwealth by metro?

The journey from Clarke Quay to Commonwealth takes approximately 29 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.73 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Clarke Quay to Commonwealth?

The token fare from Clarke Quay to Commonwealth 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 Clarke Quay for Commonwealth?

At Clarke Quay, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards HarbourFront. Look for the electronic board showing "HarbourFront".

What is the last train from Clarke Quay to Commonwealth?

The last train from Clarke Quay towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Commonwealth back towards Clarke Quay departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Clarke Quay to Commonwealth?

There are 5 stops between Clarke Quay and Commonwealth on the North East Line. The stations are: Clarke Quay, Chinatown, Outram Park.

Clarke Quay To Commonwealth

ShortestShortest Route

Clarke Quay

Platform 2·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Chinatown

blue interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Outram Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.08 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

Commonwealth

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.65 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

11.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Clarke Quay	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Commonwealth	05:00	23:00	Towards Clarke Quay

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

1.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$80

Auto

S$170

Cab

S$308

Estimates for 11.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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North East Line

Departure station

Clarke Quay

underground

Clarke Quay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Commonwealth

underground

Commonwealth, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water