How long does it take from MacPherson to HarbourFront by metro?

The journey from MacPherson to HarbourFront takes approximately 27 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.49 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from MacPherson to HarbourFront?

The token fare from MacPherson to HarbourFront 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 MacPherson for HarbourFront?

At MacPherson, 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 MacPherson to HarbourFront?

The last train from MacPherson towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from HarbourFront back towards MacPherson departs at 00:00.

How many stops from MacPherson to HarbourFront?

There are 5 stops between MacPherson and HarbourFront on the Downtown Line. The stations are: MacPherson, Bencoolen, Fort Canning, Chinatown.

MacPherson To HarbourFront

ShortestShortest Route

MacPherson

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Bencoolen

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Chinatown

blue 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

HarbourFront

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.49 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
MacPherson	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
HarbourFront	05:30	00:00	Towards MacPherson

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

1.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$72

Auto

S$156

Cab

S$280

Estimates for 10.49 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

MacPherson

underground

MacPherson, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

MacPherson exit A· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit B· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit C· MacPherson area♿

MacPherson exit D· MacPherson area♿

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

HarbourFront

underground

HarbourFront, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

HarbourFront exit A· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

HarbourFront exit B· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

HarbourFront exit C· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

HarbourFront exit D· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store