How long does it take from Newton to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Newton to Esplanade takes approximately 27 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 8.13 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Newton to Esplanade?

The token fare from Newton to Esplanade 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 Newton for Esplanade?

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 Esplanade?

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

How many stops from Newton to Esplanade?

There are 4 stops between Newton and Esplanade on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Newton, Little India.

Newton To Esplanade

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

8.13 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Newton	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Esplanade	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$1.86

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

1.10 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$58

Auto

S$128

Cab

S$228

Estimates for 8.13 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

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

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water