How long does it take from Newton to Boon Keng by metro?

The journey from Newton to Boon Keng takes approximately 17 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 5.55 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Newton to Boon Keng?

The token fare from Newton to Boon Keng is S$1.55. With a smart card the fare is S$1.45 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.45.

Which platform at Newton for Boon Keng?

At Newton, 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 Newton to Boon Keng?

The last train from Newton towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Boon Keng back towards Newton departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Newton to Boon Keng?

There are 3 stops between Newton and Boon Keng on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Newton, Little India.

Newton To Boon Keng

ShortestShortest Route

Newton

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Little India

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Farrer Park

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Boon Keng

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

5.55 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Newton	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Boon Keng	05:00	23:00	Towards Newton

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$1.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.45

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.45

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

0.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$44

Auto

S$96

Cab

S$172

Estimates for 5.55 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Downtown Line

Departure station

Newton

underground

Newton, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Newton exit A· Newton Food Centre♿

Newton exit B· Newton Food Centre♿

Newton exit C· Newton Food Centre♿

Newton exit D· Newton Food Centre♿

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

Boon Keng

underground

Boon Keng, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water