How long does it take from Fort Canning to Cashew by metro?

The journey from Fort Canning to Cashew takes approximately 45 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 16.96 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Fort Canning to Cashew?

The token fare from Fort Canning to Cashew 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 Fort Canning for Cashew?

At Fort Canning, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Fort Canning to Cashew?

The last train from Fort Canning towards Bukit Panjang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cashew back towards Fort Canning departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Fort Canning to Cashew?

There are 8 stops between Fort Canning and Cashew on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Fort Canning, Chinatown.

Fort Canning To Cashew

ShortestShortest Route

Fort Canning

Platform 2·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 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

Clarke Quay

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

+6.58 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Little India

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.61 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Beauty World

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Cashew

Arrive Platform 2·underground9.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

16.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Fort Canning	05:00	23:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Cashew	05:00	23:00	Towards Fort Canning

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

2.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$112

Auto

S$234

Cab

S$424

Estimates for 16.96 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Fort Canning

underground

Fort Canning, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Cashew

underground

Cashew, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water