Get to Bedok 85 Market super fast and affordably by following these steps from your starting point in Singapore.
Welcome to our guide on how to get to Bedok 85 Market by MRT!
Bedok 85 Market is a very popular food centre in Singapore that offers tons of traditional hawker dishes at reasonable prices. And the cool thing about getting here is that you can access it from several different MRT stations.
We will outline which stations are the most convenient for accessing Bedok 85 Market and which interchange stations are best for getting to them.
Singapore has an extensive MRT network consisting of several lines servicing most city areas. Regardless of where you are starting your trip, it will be cheap and quite efficient to get to Bedok 85 Market. When you use the MRT and buses to reach it, you will save money by avoiding parking and taxi fees.
Who wants to spend time looking around for a parking spot or spending time in traffic?
By following this step-by-step guide, you will reach Bedok 85 Market in a stress-free, environmentally friendly way.
Eating at Bedok 85 Market in Singapore
Bedok 85 Market is a top-rated hawker centre and one of the best places to eat out in the East! To be specific, it’s also known as 85 Fenghsan Food Centre. Similar to other excellent food centres in Singapore, you can expect to find lots of stalls here serving up delicious hawker foods.
When you mention Bedok 85 Market, right way bak chor mee comes to mind, plus barbecued foods such satays, stingray and even western choices like chicken wings.
It’s a great place to find affordable meals that still meet or surpass the standard for taste.
Here are some of the most popular dishes you can expect to find at Bedok 85 Market:
Hokkien Mee
pork Porridge
peanut Soup
bak chor mee
minced Meat Noodles
satay bee hoon
sambal stingray
orh luak
oyster cake
BBQ Chicken Wings
Bedok 85 Market is open late and perfect for supper time.
It’s also a short ride away from 3 different MRT stations, making transport connectivity worry-free!
Getting to Bedok 85 Market using MRT
Step 1: Walk to the nearest MRT station.
When you’re ready to go to Bedok 85 Market via MRT, make sure that you know where the closest MRT is in the city.
We always recommend booking a place close to a station to access the MRT quickly and bypass all taxi/ride-hailing service fees.
There are tons of hotels and hostels at all price levels near stations in Singapore. Here are two popular examples that we recommend according to location and guest review scores:
Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore – 2 minutes from City Hall Station
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore – 2 minutes to Raffles Place Station
Take your time and find an area that works well for your itinerary in Singapore. Then select a property within 500 m or less from a station.
Learn More: Best Accommodation Options for Families in Singapore
Step 2: Use the metro map to plan your route to Bedok 85 Market – Lines and Transfers.
There are several MRT stations within convenient distance of Bedok 85 Market.
This article will thoroughly explain how to get there from the closest 3 stations.
You can then choose the best option for you (considering your starting point).
The three closest stations to Bedok 85 Market are:
Tanah Merah Station (EW4)
Bedok Station (EW5)
Bedok Reservoir Station (DT30)
As you can see by their station code, both Tanah Merah and Bedok Station are located along the East-West (Green) Line.
Bedok Reservoir Station is located further north, and it’s on the Downtown (Blue) Line.
Step 3: Purchase the correct type of metro card to access the MRT network.
You have to make sure you have a card to reach Bedok 85 Market by MRT.
Here are the two main options:
- Stored Value Cards
- Singapore Tourist Passes
When you enter a station, there will be gates to access the MRT network. You can tap either one of these cards to access the train platforms.
Singapore Tourist Passes are ideal for short-term guests in the city. They work best with busy itineraries because they offer unlimited bus and train rides for a set number of days. If you don’t travel around a lot with these, you won’t save money.
We used a stored value card while determining how to get to Bedok 85 Market by MRT. You can use these on buses and trains as well. Make sure you top up your card and then when you tap your balance will automatically get adjusted.
Read More: The complete guide to buying MRT tickets in Singapore.
Step 4: Ride the MRT to Tanah Merah, Bedok or Bedok Reservoir MRT station.
Once you’re ready for Bedok 85 Market, ride the MRT to any of these three stations.
Tanah Merah Station (EW4)
Bedok Station (EW5)
Bedok Reservoir Station (DT30)
Consider which one is closest to your starting point.
For example, taking the train to Bedok Reservoir Station makes no sense if you are already starting along the East-West Line.
Take note of any relevant line transfers you need to make.
Bugis, Paya Lebar, MacPherson and Tampines are popular interchange stations for commuters heading to Bedok 85 Market.
Step 5: Alight from the train.
Alight when you arrive at your station of choice. You will hear a verbal announcement on the train before it stops.
Collect everything before you get off.
Step 6: Walk from the train platform at your preferred station to the best exit.
Once you arrive at your station of choice on your way to Bedok 85 Market, you need to be able to access relevant exits in an efficient manner.
In the section below, we have summarized station information.
Exiting Tanah Merah Station (EW4)
Tanah Merah MRT Station is built above ground and connects passengers to the Changi Airport Branch of the East-West Line line.
Tanah Merah Station consists of three main levels
L2 Train Platforms (A, B, C and D)
L1 Concourse (Street Level)
B1 Underpass
Travel from Level 2 down to Level 1 using the stairs, elevator or escalator.
Then take Exit A to leave the station.
Exiting Bedok Station (EW5)
Bedok MRT Station (EW5) is also built above-ground near Bedok North and Frankel planning subzones.
It also has three levels:
L2 Train Platforms (A, B, C and D)
L1 Concourse (Street Level)
B1 Underpass
Travel from the Level 2 train platforms to L1.
Take Exit B at Bedok Station.
Exiting Bedok Reservoir Station (EW5)
Bedok Reservoir Station is built under Bedok North Avenue 3, near the PIE flyover and junction with Bedok Reservoir Road.
It consists of 3 main levels:
L1 – Street Level
B2 – Concourse Level
B3 Train Platforms (A and B)
You will arrive at Level B3, where west and eastbound trains stop and depart.
Once you’re off the train, follow the signs up to L1 – Ground Level.
You can take the stairs, elevators or escalators up.
Take Exit B at Bedok Reservoir Station to access Bedok 85 Market.
Step 7: Exit Tanah Merah, Bedok or Bedok Reservoir Station and bus or walk to Bedok 85 Market.
Bedok Reservoir MRT station has two exits at ground level.
Technically, you can take Exit A or B to reach the Reservoir, but Exit B is the best one.
Step 8: Walk or bus from your preferred station to Bedok 85 Market.
In the section below, we will describe how to bus or walk from each of these three stations to Bedok 85 Market.
Bus Directions from Tanah Merah Station
Once you take Exit A and Tanah Merah Station, you will be on New Upper Changi Road.
Walk over to the following bus stop
Tanah Merah Stn Exit A – Stop ID: 85099
Wait for Bus 14, and get on it when it arrives.
Stay on Bus 14 for 4 stops and then alight when you reach
Opp Blk 85 – Stop ID: 84239
Once you’re off the bus, walk south on Bedok North Road.
Walk north across the pedestrian overpass (over Bedok North Road).
You should see Bedok 85 Market as you walk across the overpass.
Turn left onto Bedok North Road and then enter Bedok 85.
Approximate Bus Time: 9 minutes
Walking from Tanah Merah Station
You can expect the walk from Tanah Merah Station to Bedok 85 Market to take longer than the bus, but it’s still possible.
After you exit the station, walk east along New Upper Changi Road.
Cross the road and then turn right onto Bedok North Road.
Walk North along Bedok North Road until you see Bedok 85 Market on your right side.
Approximate Walking Time: 21 minutes (1.6 km)
Bus Directions from Bedok Station
Exit B will bring you right out to the following bus stop
Bedok Stn Exit B – Stop ID: 84031
Get on Bus 222 and stay on for 5 stops.
Eventually, get off the bus at this stop
Opp Blk 85 – Stop ID: 84239
Once you’re off the bus, walk south on Bedok North Road.
Walk north across the pedestrian overpass (over Bedok North Road).
You should see Bedok 85 Market as you walk across the overpass.
Turn left onto Bedok North Road and then enter Bedok 85.
Approximate Bus Time: 11 minutes
Walking from Bedok Station
The walk from Bedok Station to Bedok 85 Market is also longer than taking the bus.
After taking Exit B, walk directly north until you reach Bedok North Drive.
Take a slight right onto Bedok North Drive and continue walking northeast.
You will reach Bedok North Street 1.
Take another right onto Bedok North Street 1.
Walk east along Bedok North Street 1 until you reach Bedok North Avenue 3.
Turn left onto Bedok North Avenue 3 until you make your way to Bedok North Road.
Turn right onto Bedok North Road and continue east along it until you reach Bedok 85 Market.
Approximate Walking Time: 23 minutes (1.8 km)
Bus Directions from Bedok Reservoir Station
After you take Exit B, walk across Bedok North Avenue 3.
Walk a bit north until you reach this bus stop:
Bedok Resvr Stn Exit B – Stop ID: 84209
Wait at the stop until you see one of these buses:
168
228
28
46
67
Stay on these bus services until you stop at
Blk 85 – Stop ID: 84231
Or
Blk 109 – Bedok Nth Av 3
Then walk along Bedok North Road until your reach Bedok 85 Market.
Approximate Bus Time: 12 minutes
Walking from Bedok Reservoir Station
The walk from Bedok Reservoir Station to Bedok 85 Market will take a similar amount of time when compared to the bus.
From the station, travel south on Bedok North Avenue 3.
Eventually, you will reach Bedok North Road.
Turn left onto Bedok North Road and walk east along it until your reach Bedok 85 Market.
Approximate Walking Time: 14 minutes (1.0 km)
Bus and Walking Summary to Bedok 85 Market from the MRT
With three stations in the vicinity of Bedok 85 Market, it’s important for you to be able to select the best station (according to your starting point in Singapore).
Here is a summary of bus and walking times from each station:
MRT Station |
Approximate Bus Time to Bedok 85 Market |
Approximate Walking Time (Distance) to Bedok 85 Market |
| Tanah Merah Station (EW4) | 9 minutes | 21 minutes (1.6 km) |
| Bedok Station (EW5) | 11 minutes | 23 minutes (1.8 km) |
| Bedok Reservoir Station (DT30) | 12 minutes | 14 minutes (1 km) |
As you can see above, the shortest bus time from the MRT to Bedok 85 Market is from Tanah Merah Station. The shortest distance to walk is from Bedok Reservoir Station.
The bus times are similar, but it’s quite a bit shorter to walk from Bedok Reservoir Station than the other two stations.
What else to see after eating at Bedok 85 Market?
Once you’re done with a delicious, affordable meal at Bedok 85 Market, the next question is
What else is there to explore in Bedok?
Well, there may not be too many points of interest right beside this hawker centre, but if you head southeast, you will have a chance to shop at Bedok Mall which is in Bedok Town Centre (Directions).
There is another food centre there called Bedok Hawker Interchange Centre. A much smaller mall here is DjitSun Mall Bedok (Directions).
Alternatively, you can head northeast of Bedok 85 Market to Tampines.
You can explore the following shopping centres there:
Tampines 1 (Directions)
Tampines Mall (Directions)
Our Tampines Hub (Directions)
Some other noteworthy points of interest within short driving distance of Bedok 85 Market include
Paya Lebar Air Base
The Air Force Museum
Tampines Quarry
Bedok Reservoir (Directions)
Bedok Reservoir is a nice place for running and participating in some water sports.
Where to stay? Best Accommodation Options
According to our research, there are very few accommodation options within the vicinity of Bedok 85 Market.
Consequently, if you’re looking for an area to stay in, then you might want to consider staying closer to downtown.
Marina Bay, Chinatown and Boat Quay are three popular areas that are well serviced by MRT.
Q Loft Hotels@Bedok is the closest hotel we could find on the map relative to the Market.
Conclusion
And now you should know how to get to Bedok 85 Market by MRT quickly and reasonably!
The cool thing about getting to this food centre by MRT is that you can access it from three main MRT stations. It’s actually located sort of in the middle of Tanah Merah, Bedok and Bedok Reservoir Station.
If you’re travelling along the East-West Line, you will alight at Tanah Merah or Bedok. Commuters heading along the Downtown Line (which runs north of the East-West Line) can get off at Bedok Reservoir Station.
Once you exit your station of choice, you can walk, cycle, take a bus or get a taxi to reach Bedok 85 Market. With so many options available, you can pick and choose what works best for you.
While on the MRT, keep an eye out for where you might have to transfer lines. Other than interchange stations, it should be smooth sailing to Bedok because you will bypass road traffic and parking headaches on the way!