How long does it take from Downtown to Boon Lay by metro?

The journey from Downtown to Boon Lay takes approximately 64 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 26.66 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Downtown to Boon Lay?

The token fare from Downtown to Boon Lay 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 Downtown for Boon Lay?

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

What is the last train from Downtown to Boon Lay?

The last train from Downtown towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Boon Lay back towards Downtown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Downtown to Boon Lay?

There are 10 stops between Downtown and Boon Lay on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Downtown, Telok Ayer, Chinatown.

Downtown To Boon Lay

ShortestShortest Route

Downtown

Platform 1·underground·Downtown LineTowards Expo

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

Telok Ayer

+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

Clementi

+28.71 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Jurong East

red interchange

+34.46 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Boon Lay

Arrive Platform 1·elevated20.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

64 min

Total time

stops

26.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Boon Lay	05:00	23:00	Towards Downtown

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

3.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~107 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$170

Auto

S$350

Cab

S$636

Estimates for 26.66 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Downtown Line

Departure station

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Boon Lay

elevated

Boon Lay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water