Are you thinking of travelling using the metro/subway — better known as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) in the local context — to get around the city during the Singapore Grand Prix race weekend from Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023?
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) also said that “the public and F1 ticket holders are strongly encouraged to take public transport to get to the Marina Centre and Padang areas”.
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MRT Travel Guide – Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023
- Using the MRT to Travel from Changi Airport to the City
- Public Transport Fares & MRT Ticketing Information
- Common Etiquettes When Travelling on the Singapore MRT
- Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Circuit Park Highlights
- Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Grandstands
- Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Walkabouts
- Nearest MRT Station to Food Centres Around the City
- Extension to MRT Train Service Operating Hours
Using the MRT to Travel from Changi Airport to the City
Not to be confused with the inter-terminal Changi Airport Skytrain system, the CG 2 Changi Airport MRT station is linked to the airport’s three main terminals (1/2/3).
To get to the City, commuters may take a train to EW 4 CG Tanah Merah MRT station and alight, then transfer to the westbound train towards EW 33 Tuas Link MRT station.
Do take note of the in-train announcements and information systems, which will guide you to the correct platform to board the City-bound train.
SEE ALSO: Singapore Train Network Map »
Public Transport Fares & MRT Ticketing Information
In Singapore, the travel fares on buses and trains are charged according to the total distance travelled in a journey.
The two most common ways to pay for your public transport fares in the network are using the unlimited Singapore Tourist Pass or a stored-value travel card, like the EZ-Link card.
However, commuters can also opt to use SimplyGo, an electronic mode of payment by tapping and paying for public transport fares, similar to tapping and paying with a contactless bank card purchase at an offline retail store.
You can use a MasterCard/Visa contactless credit/debit card or mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay to travel on the public transport network.
Commuters should tap in and out using the same mobile payment mode and mobile device, with the same card, as using a mix of cards, mobile wallets or different mobile devices when tapping in and out will result in multiple charges.
Download the SimplyGo mobile application on your iOS or Android device to view your travel transaction history, transit fares incurred and other card-related ticketing needs.
Common Etiquettes When Travelling on the Singapore MRT
Singaporeans usually stand on the left side when on the escalator to allow commuters to walk past on the right side.
We locals also love queueing up for almost everything, and that includes queueing up before boarding and boarding only when passengers have alighted from the train.
If you have noticed, there are no rubbish bins around the Singapore MRT network, so you are advised to keep your litter until you alight and dispose of it outside of the train station.
No eating or drinking is allowed on board MRT trains and at MRT stations, as this helps to ensure that the network stays clean and safe (from liquid spillage falls) for other commuters.
Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Circuit Park Highlights
The circuit entrance gates will be open at 1:45pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30pm on Sunday, and they will remain open until 12:00am local time (UTC+08:00) on all three days throughout the race weekend.
Free Practice 1 (FP1): Friday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Free Practice 2 (FP2): Friday, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Free Practice 3 (FP3): Saturday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
F1 Qualifying: Saturday, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
F1 Race/Grand Prix: Sunday, 8:00pm onwards
Please refer to the official Event and Race Schedule for more information.
| Circuit Park Highlights | Entrance Gate & Nearest MRT Station |
| Zone 1 F1 Paddock Club F1 Pit Building F1 Village Lounge@Turn 3 Sky Suite (Pit Straight) Sky Suite (Turn 1) Sky Suite (Turn 2) Sunset Stage The Green Room The Sail Stage The Wharf Stage Twenty3 |
Gate 1 – Republic Blvd CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B Gate 2 – Temasek Ave DT 15 CC 4 Promenade Exit C |
| Zone 1 F1 Paddock Club F1 Pit Building Zone 2 Classic Car Display Pit Entry Lounge 1 Pit Entry Lounge 2 Support Paddock Sky View Pavilion The Flyer Lounge The Vista Suite |
Gate 2 – Temasek Ave DT 15 CC 4 Promenade Exit C Gate 8 – Helix DT 16 CE 1 Bayfront Exit E |
| Zone 4 Downtown Stage Padang Stage |
Gate 3A – Stamford NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A Gate 3B – Stamford NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A CC 3 Esplanade Exit F Gate 7 – Marina Square CC 3 Esplanade Exit C |
| Zone 4 DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre F1 Village Waterside Stage |
Gate 4 – Empress NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 5 – Fullerton NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 6 – Jubilee NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B |
Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Grandstands
The circuit entrance gates will be open at 1:45pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30pm on Sunday, and they will remain open until 12:00am local time (UTC+08:00) on all three days throughout the race weekend.
Free Practice 1 (FP1): Friday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Free Practice 2 (FP2): Friday, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Free Practice 3 (FP3): Saturday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
F1 Qualifying: Saturday, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
F1 Race/Grand Prix: Sunday, 8:00pm onwards
Please refer to the official Event and Race Schedule for more information.
| Grandstand | Entrance Gate & Nearest MRT Station |
| Zone 1 Orange@Pit Grandstand Pit Entry Grandstand Pit Exit Grandstand Pit Grandstand Promenade Grandstand Raffles Grandstand Republic Grandstand Sheares Grandstand Super Pit Grandstand Turn 1 Grandstand Turn 1 Platform Turn 2 Grandstand |
Gate 1 – Republic Blvd CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B Gate 2 – Temasek Ave DT 15 CC 4 Promenade Exit C |
| Zone 2 Bayfront Grandstand |
Gate 2 – Temasek Ave DT 15 CC 4 Promenade Exit C Gate 8 – Helix DT 16 CE 1 Bayfront Exit E |
| Zone 4 Connaught Grandstand Padang A Grandstand Padang B Grandstand |
Gate 3A – Stamford NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A Gate 7 – Marina Square CC 3 Esplanade Exit C |
| Zone 4 Stamford Grandstand |
Gate 3B – Stamford NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A CC 3 Esplanade Exit F |
| Zone 4 Empress Platform Orange@Empress Grandstand |
Gate 4 – Empress NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 5 – Fullerton NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 6 – Jubilee NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B |
Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Walkabouts
The circuit entrance gates will be open at 1:45pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:30pm on Sunday, and they will remain open until 12:00am local time (UTC+08:00) on all three days throughout the race weekend.
Free Practice 1 (FP1): Friday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Free Practice 2 (FP2): Friday, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Free Practice 3 (FP3): Saturday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
F1 Qualifying: Saturday, 9:00pm – 10:00pm
F1 Race/Grand Prix: Sunday, 8:00pm onwards
Please refer to the official Event and Race Schedule for more information.
| Walkabout | Entrance Gate & Nearest MRT Station |
| Zone 1 Premier Walkabout |
Gate 1 – Republic Blvd CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B Gate 2 – Temasek Ave DT 15 CC 4 Promenade Exit C |
| Zone 2 Premier Walkabout |
Gate 2 – Temasek Ave DT 15 CC 4 Promenade Exit C Gate 8 – Helix DT 16 CE 1 Bayfront Exit E |
| Zone 4 Premier Walkabout Zone 4 Walkabout |
Gate 3A – Stamford NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A Gate 3B – Stamford NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A CC 3 Esplanade Exit F Gate 4 – Empress NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 5 – Fullerton NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 6 – Jubilee NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 7 – Marina Square CC 3 Esplanade Exit C |
Nearest MRT Station to Food Centres Around the City
Being a multi-racial, multi-lingual and multi-religious society, Singapore has diverse varieties of foods with endless options.
It is common to have a meal at a hawker food centre in Singapore, and it is also great that various MRT stations are conveniently located near these food centres!
During the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix, trackside engineers from the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team even went to the Newton Food Centre for some curry as a “special winning tradition”.
Please refer to the official Food & Beverage listing for F&B options within the circuit park.
| Food Centre | Nearest MRT station |
| Amoy Street Food Centre Get Directions |
TE 18 Maxwell EW 15 Tanjong Pagar DT 18 Telok Ayer |
| Chinatown Complex Food Centre Get Directions |
TE 18 Maxwell |
| Golden Mile Food Centre Get Directions |
EW 11 Lavender CC 5 Nicoll Highway |
| Hong Lim Market & Food Centre Get Directions |
NE 4 DT 19 Chinatown |
| Lau Pa Sat Get Directions |
DT 17 Downtown NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place TE 19 Shenton Way EW 15 Tanjong Pagar DT 18 Telok Ayer |
| Maxwell Food Centre Get Directions |
TE 18 Maxwell |
| Newton Food Centre Get Directions |
NS 21 DT 11 Newton |
| Tiong Bahru Food Centre Get Directions |
EW 16 NE 3 TE 19 Outram Park EW 17 Tiong Bahru |
Extension to MRT Train Service Operating Hours
The train service operating hours have been extended for the three-day Singapore Grand Prix race weekend from Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023.
We advise commuters to be at the station at least 15 to 20 minutes before the last train departs for additional leeway due to increased passenger traffic and travel demand.
Please note that all Singapore MRT trains are fully automated and that the last trains will depart strictly according to schedule.
MORE INFO: Train Services Extended for Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 »
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Related Links
Travel Guide – SGTrains
Planning your journey – SGTrains
Travelling on the network – SGTrains
First and Last Train Timings – SGTrains
Train Network Map – SGTrains
Train Service Status – SGTrains
External Links
Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 – LTA OneMotoring via Go.gov.sg [Accessed 16 Sep 2023]
Road Closure and Public Transport Arrangement for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 – LTA [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Leaving the Airport – Singapore Changi Airport [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Travel Fares – Transit Link [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
SimplyGo [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Getting There – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Event and Race Schedule – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Circuit Park Map – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Hawker food centres in Singapore – Visit Singapore [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
Food & Beverage – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 11 Sep 2023]
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This article first appeared on SGTrains.
Last updated on 17 Sep 2023.
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