How long does it take from Little India to MacPherson by metro?

The journey from Little India to MacPherson takes approximately 34 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.76 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Little India to MacPherson?

The token fare from Little India to MacPherson 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 Little India for MacPherson?

At Little India, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Little India to MacPherson?

The last train from Little India towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from MacPherson back towards Little India departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Little India to MacPherson?

There are 5 stops between Little India and MacPherson on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Little India, Newton.

Little India To MacPherson

ShortestShortest Route

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Newton — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Newton

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Novena

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Bishan

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.17 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Bishan

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Serangoon

purple interchange

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

MacPherson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

11.76 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Little India	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
MacPherson	05:30	00:00	Towards Little India

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

1.59 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$172

Cab

S$308

Estimates for 11.76 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Little India

underground

Little India, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Little India exit A· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit B· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit C· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit D· Little India, Tekka♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

MacPherson

underground

MacPherson, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

MacPherson exit A· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit B· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit C· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit D· MacPherson area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store