How long does it take from one-north to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from one-north to Esplanade takes approximately 40 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 14.39 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from one-north to Esplanade?

The token fare from one-north to Esplanade 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 one-north for Esplanade?

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

What is the last train from one-north to Esplanade?

The last train from one-north towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards one-north departs at 00:00.

How many stops from one-north to Esplanade?

There are 8 stops between one-north and Esplanade on the Circle Line. The stations are: one-north, Kent Ridge, HarbourFront.

one-north To Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

one-north

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Kent Ridge

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.12 km

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

interchange HarbourFront — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

HarbourFront

orange 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

Chinatown

blue interchange

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Clarke Quay

+9.9 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.15 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

40 min

Total time

stops

14.39 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
one-north	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards one-north

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

1.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~58 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$96

Auto

S$202

Cab

S$366

Estimates for 14.39 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

one-north

underground

one-north, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water