Singapore MRT, Singapore

The MRT owned by the SMRT is a widely used public transportation in Singapore.It linked the neighbourhood to the to major places in Singapore,such as Orchard Road and the Singapore Changi Airport,from west to the east of Singapore.

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The MRT network is a convenient, quick way of getting around much of the island. Trains operate from 5:30am until midnight. Travelling on the MRT is cheap, with rides ranging from SGD0.80 to a maximum of SGD1.80.

A SGD 15.00 stored value card called the ez-link farecard (including a SGD 5.00 deposit) is available at most MRT stations. This is valid on the MRT as well as bus services operated by SBS Transit Ltd and the Trans-Island Bus Services (TIBS).

The theme park island of Sentosa lies off the southern coast of Singapore island.

It is possible to reach Sentosa by public transport. Using the ultra-efficient MRT network, you need to take a train to Harbour Front MRT station. This will involve a change of trains at Outram Park MRT station.

I started my journey from Bugis MRT station and the journey to Harbour Front took about 20 minutes (including a few minutes waiting for a connecting train at Outram Park). The cost of the journey was just S$1.50.

Upon arrival at Harbour Front, the various methods of crossing over to Sentosa are clearly signposted. Follow the signs through the adjoining shopping mall to the buses, ferries and cable cars that make the short journey across to Sentosa. It is also possible to walk across the bridge to Sentosa from here.

I purchased a ticket for Sentosa which included amongst the various attractions cable car transfers to and from the island. This is a great way to arrive at the island - the views are spectacular (but it's not for the faint-hearted!).

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While you're in Singapore, there's a good chance that you'll want to visit either Singapore Zoo or the neighbouring Night Safari. These are both located some way north of the city centre - so how do you get there?

The quickest way would be to take one of the numerous, cheap taxis. The journey should take about 25 minutes and cost no more than S$15.

Alternatively, if you're travelling on a tight budget, it is possible to reach the zoo/safari by means of public transport. First take the MRT as far as Ang Mo Kio station (on the North-South line). Depending where in the city you start your journey, the train to Ang Mo Kio will cost somewhere between S$1.50 and S$2.50.

Then, from directly outside Ang Mo Kio station take local bus #138 directly to the entrance of the zoo/safari. The bus journey from Ang Mo Kio takes about 20 minutes and tickets (costing S$1.50) are purchased from the driver.

If you're visiting the night safari, be sure to check the time of the last bus from the safari back to Ang Mo Kio.

When paying the bus driver, you don't actually give the money to the driver. Instead you put it into a metal slot which (I assume) is capable of determining how much money you've put in. The driver then gives you a ticket - but apparently doesn't give any change, so ensure that you have the correct change with you.

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simply the best way to go around singapore. You get to see an aerial view of the whole (almost the whole, that is) city, clean, and cheap. It's also the fastest way to get to where you are going as there is a very high chance that a station is very near your destination. From there, you can take a cab, bus or what have you. There are three routes, all interconnected.

getting aruond singapore both in the city and outer areas is both easy and fast. Purchase an EZ card which is great to use just leave it in your wallet, zap the screen and off you go but dont forget to zap both in and out

It's the best way to get around Singapore! And cheap too. Trains run from around 6am to 12ish (depends on which station.

The MRT station at Changi Airport is god sent. I say in Singapore and use it most of the time when I leave and come back.

Last train is 11.20pm (so take note)!

Going around the island is not that tough. You can ride the bus or ride the MRT. Singapore's MRT is both constructed underground and on the surface. There are currently three major lines that I've experienced as of this writing which are: East-West Line, North-South Line and the North-East Line. Currently, I've seen new MRT Lines, the circle line and another one in Sentosa which is Sentosa direct.

Using the MRT requires either an ezLink card or you can also purchase a single-journey ticket in the ticketing machines.