How long does it take from Newton to Tanjong Pagar by metro?

The journey from Newton to Tanjong Pagar takes approximately 40 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 12.37 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Newton to Tanjong Pagar?

The token fare from Newton to Tanjong Pagar 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 Newton for Tanjong Pagar?

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 Tanjong Pagar?

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

How many stops from Newton to Tanjong Pagar?

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

Newton To Tanjong Pagar

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 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

City Hall

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange City Hall — 5 min

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

+5 min

City Hall

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Raffles Place

red interchange

+5.75 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Tanjong Pagar

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.77 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

12.37 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Newton	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Tanjong Pagar	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$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

1.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.77 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~49 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$84

Auto

S$178

Cab

S$322

Estimates for 12.37 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

Tanjong Pagar

underground

Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water