Commonwealth MRT station
EWL · EW20
Commonwealth station in detail
Commonwealth is a smaller residential station between Queenstown and Buona Vista, serving housing along Commonwealth Avenue and Holland Road with little in the way of major attractions of its own. It sits within reach of the Holland Village dining and nightlife area for those willing to walk 15 minutes or take a short bus, though Buona Vista is generally the more convenient interchange for that trip. Like Redhill, it functions mainly as a local stop rather than a destination, and most travellers who alight here are heading home rather than sightseeing.
What is around Commonwealth?
Connections from this station
Fares and travel times from Commonwealth
| To | Distance | Adult fare | Before 07:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | 6.6 km | S$1.68 | S$1.18 |
| City Hall | 7.7 km | S$1.75 | S$1.25 |
| Raffles Place | 7.9 km | S$1.75 | S$1.25 |
| Orchard | 4.6 km | S$1.49 | S$0.99 |
| Jurong East | 8.9 km | S$1.82 | S$1.32 |
| Changi Airport | 27.5 km | S$2.44 | S$1.94 |
| Bayfront | 9.0 km | S$1.82 | S$1.32 |
| HarbourFront | 6.1 km | S$1.59 | S$1.09 |
Indicative distance-based card fares. Tap in before 07:45 on a weekday and 50 cents comes off any fare. Work out an exact route in the route planner.
Facilities at Commonwealth
For Holland Village, it is usually easier to change to a bus rather than walk — the direct route from Commonwealth station is not especially pleasant on foot, and buses run frequently along Commonwealth Avenue.
Other stations on this line
Commonwealth — frequently asked questions
Commonwealth (EW20) is on the East West Line only, between Queenstown and Buona Vista, and it is not an interchange with any other MRT line.
It is about an 18-minute walk or a short bus ride; many travellers find Buona Vista, one stop further along the line, a more convenient interchange point for reaching Holland Village.
Yes, lifts connect the elevated platform to street level, giving step-free access for wheelchair users and anyone travelling with luggage or a pram, in line with the rest of the network.
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