How long does it take from Caldecott to Downtown by metro?

The journey from Caldecott to Downtown takes approximately 44 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 19.36 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Caldecott to Downtown?

The token fare from Caldecott to Downtown 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 Caldecott for Downtown?

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

What is the last train from Caldecott to Downtown?

The last train from Caldecott towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Downtown back towards Caldecott departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Caldecott to Downtown?

There are 8 stops between Caldecott and Downtown on the Circle Line. The stations are: Caldecott, Botanic Gardens.

Caldecott To Downtown

ShortestShortest Route

Caldecott

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Botanic Gardens — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Promenade

orange interchange

+24.95 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bayfront

+29.96 min

5.01 min · 2.48 km

Downtown

Arrive Platform 1·underground17.3 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

19.36 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Caldecott	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Caldecott

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

2.61 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$126

Auto

S$262

Cab

S$476

Estimates for 19.36 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Circle Line

Departure station

Caldecott

underground

Caldecott, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water