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

The journey from Commonwealth to Bencoolen takes approximately 41 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 15.13 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Commonwealth to Bencoolen?

The token fare from Commonwealth to Bencoolen 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 Commonwealth for Bencoolen?

At Commonwealth, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Commonwealth to Bencoolen?

The last train from Commonwealth towards Pasir Ris departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bencoolen back towards Commonwealth departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Commonwealth to Bencoolen?

There are 6 stops between Commonwealth and Bencoolen on the East-West Line. The stations are: Commonwealth, Queenstown, Tiong Bahru, Outram Park.

Commonwealth To Bencoolen

ShortestShortest Route

Commonwealth

Platform 2·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Queenstown

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Tiong Bahru

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Outram Park

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.65 km

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

interchange Outram Park — 5 min

Platform 1 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Outram Park

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Chinatown

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Fort Canning

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bencoolen

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.94 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

15.13 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Commonwealth	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Bencoolen	05:00	23:00	Towards Commonwealth

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

2.04 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.94 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~61 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$100

Auto

S$212

Cab

S$382

Estimates for 15.13 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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East-West Line

Departure station

Commonwealth

underground

Commonwealth, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Bencoolen

underground

Bencoolen, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water