How long does it take from Esplanade to Outram Park by metro?

The journey from Esplanade to Outram Park takes approximately 23 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 8.73 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Esplanade to Outram Park?

The token fare from Esplanade to Outram Park 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 Esplanade for Outram Park?

At Esplanade, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Esplanade to Outram Park?

The last train from Esplanade towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Outram Park back towards Esplanade departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Esplanade to Outram Park?

There are 5 stops between Esplanade and Outram Park on the Circle Line. The stations are: Esplanade, Bras Basah, Dhoby Ghaut.

Esplanade To Outram Park

ShortestShortest Route

Esplanade

Platform 2·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground4.12 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 5 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Clarke Quay

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

+6.58 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Outram Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.61 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Outram Park	05:30	00:00	Towards Esplanade

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

1.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$62

Auto

S$134

Cab

S$242

Estimates for 8.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Outram Park

underground

Outram Park, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Outram Park exit A· Singapore General Hospital♿

Outram Park exit B· Singapore General Hospital♿

Outram Park exit C· Singapore General Hospital♿

Outram Park exit D· Singapore General Hospital♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store