How long does it take from MacPherson to Marina Bay by metro?

The journey from MacPherson to Marina Bay takes approximately 42 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 15.87 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from MacPherson to Marina Bay?

The token fare from MacPherson to Marina Bay 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 MacPherson for Marina Bay?

At MacPherson, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from MacPherson to Marina Bay?

The last train from MacPherson towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Marina Bay back towards MacPherson departs at 00:00.

How many stops from MacPherson to Marina Bay?

There are 6 stops between MacPherson and Marina Bay on the Circle Line. The stations are: MacPherson, Paya Lebar.

MacPherson To Marina Bay

ShortestShortest Route

MacPherson

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Paya Lebar

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Paya Lebar — 5 min

Platform 3 · East-West Line ·Platform 1 Towards Pasir Ris

+5 min

Paya Lebar

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Aljunied

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Bugis

blue interchange

+11.48 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

City Hall

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.64 km

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

interchange City Hall — 5 min

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

+5 min

City Hall

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Raffles Place

green interchange

+5.19 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Marina Bay

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.17 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

15.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
MacPherson	05:30	00:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Marina Bay	05:00	23:00	Towards MacPherson

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

2.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$106

Auto

S$220

Cab

S$400

Estimates for 15.87 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

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

Arrival station

Marina Bay

underground

Marina Bay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water