How long does it take from Mountbatten to Kent Ridge by metro?

The journey from Mountbatten to Kent Ridge takes approximately 49 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 16.67 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Mountbatten to Kent Ridge?

The token fare from Mountbatten to Kent Ridge 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 Mountbatten for Kent Ridge?

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

What is the last train from Mountbatten to Kent Ridge?

The last train from Mountbatten towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kent Ridge back towards Mountbatten departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Mountbatten to Kent Ridge?

There are 8 stops between Mountbatten and Kent Ridge on the Circle Line. The stations are: Mountbatten, Paya Lebar, MacPherson.

Mountbatten To Kent Ridge

ShortestShortest Route

Mountbatten

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Paya Lebar

green 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

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

MacPherson

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Bencoolen

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 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

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

HarbourFront

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

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

interchange HarbourFront — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Kent Ridge

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

16.67 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Mountbatten	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Kent Ridge	05:00	23:00	Towards Mountbatten

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

2.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.03 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$110

Auto

S$230

Cab

S$416

Estimates for 16.67 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Mountbatten

underground

Mountbatten, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Kent Ridge

underground

Kent Ridge, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water