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

The journey from Punggol to Newton takes approximately 38 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.38 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Punggol to Newton?

The token fare from Punggol to Newton 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 Punggol for Newton?

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

What is the last train from Punggol to Newton?

The last train from Punggol towards HarbourFront departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Newton back towards Punggol departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Punggol to Newton?

There are 7 stops between Punggol and Newton on the North East Line. The stations are: Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Kovan, Serangoon.

Punggol To Newton

ShortestShortest Route

Punggol

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Sengkang

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Hougang

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Kovan

+9.9 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Serangoon

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.15 km

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

interchange Serangoon — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Serangoon

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bishan

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Bishan

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Novena

+5.19 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Newton

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.17 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

13.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Punggol	05:30	00:00	Towards HarbourFront
Newton	05:30	00:00	Towards Punggol

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

1.81 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.83 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$90

Auto

S$190

Cab

S$344

Estimates for 13.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North East Line

Departure station

Punggol

underground

Punggol, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Punggol exit A· Waterway Point♿

Punggol exit B· Waterway Point♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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