Thinking of using Singapore’s metro/subway — referred to here as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) — to get around the city during the Singapore Grand Prix race weekend from Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024?
Stay informed with this useful and informative guide when travelling on the MRT network!
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) 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 2024
Overview of this Article
- Using the MRT to Travel from Changi Airport to the City
- Public Transport Fares & MRT Ticketing Information
- 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
The Changi Airport (CG2) station is linked to the airport’s three main terminals (1/2/3). This is a separate transportation mode from the inter-terminal Changi Airport Skytrain system.
To get to the City, commuters may take a train to Tanah Merah (CG/EW4) station, then alight and transfer to the westbound train towards Tuas Link (EW33) station.
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 MRT System Map »
Public Transport Fares & MRT Ticketing Information
Singapore’s public transport uses the distance-based fare calculation system, which charges you according to the total distance travelled in your journey.
Commuters can use the two most common ways to pay for public transport fares: the unlimited Singapore Tourist Pass or a stored-value travel card, like the EZ-Link card.
You may also use SimplyGo, an electronic mode of payment by tapping in to pay for your public transport fares. Tap using a physical Visa/Mastercard contactless credit/debit card or through a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
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.
NOTE: Always use the same contactless card, mobile wallet, or travel card to tap in and out of the public transport network. You will be charged for two full incomplete journeys if you use a mix of payment methods at the point of entry or exit.
Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Circuit Park Highlights
The circuit entrance gates will be open at 1:45pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:45pm 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 @ Zone 1 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 F1 Academy Paddock Pit Entry Lounge Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Paddock Sky View Pavilion The Flyer Lounge The Vista Suite Torque Lounge |
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 The 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 @ Zone 4 Garage 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 2:45pm 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 Chicane @ Turn 1 Grandstand Chicane @ Turn 2 Grandstand Orange @ Pit Grandstand Pit Entry Grandstand Pit Exit Grandstand Pit Grandstand Promenade 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 1 Raffles Grandstand Republic Grandstand 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 2:45pm 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 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 good luck “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 20 to Sep 22, 2024.
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 2024 »
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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 2024 – LTA OneMotoring via Go.gov.sg
Road Closure and Public Transport Arrangement for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 – LTA
SimplyGo
Travel Fares – SimplyGo
Leaving the Airport – Singapore Changi Airport
Circuit Park Map – Singapore Grand Prix
Getting There – Singapore Grand Prix
Event and Race Schedule – Singapore Grand Prix
Food & Beverage – Singapore Grand Prix
Feast on Local Delights – Visit Singapore
Images: SGTrains Graphics.
This article first appeared on SGTrains.
Last updated on 20 Sep 2024.
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