Get to Le Quest Mall in Bukit Batok fast and affordably using this comprehensive guide.
Welcome to the complete guide on how to get to Le Quest Mall in Singapore. By the end of this detailed article, you should be able to reach Le Quest in Bukit Batok West in a fast, affordable manner.
We will outline exactly how to get there using the following forms of public transport:
MRT and Connecting Bus Services
Public Bus
Taxi
Private Vehicle
Le Quest Mall isn’t located close to downtown so some planning should be done on how to get there according to your starting point in the city. For example, MRT commuters should know which station to go to, which lines to take and whether or not you need to transfer lines along the way.
We will outline all of this information and touch base on practical itinerary ideas for the Bukit Batok area of Singapore.
Le Quest Mall in Singapore – Visitor Information
Le Quest Mall is located in Bukit Batok West, Singapore. It is a single-storey commercial property that consists of a shopping mall and residential complex. Spanning a gross floor area of 64,584 square feet, Le Quest Mall offers visitors a healthy selection of food and beverage providers, services and retail outlets.
The surrounding residential complex consists of 516 units which provide residents with direct access to the mall. Parking is available at Le Quest Mall and is charged according to entry and then 30-minute time blocks afterwards.
You can access Le Quest Mall from two main MRT stations, but in the future, it will be even more accessible as more lines open up in the metro system.
Getting to Le Quest Mall in Singapore by MRT
Step 1: Plan your trip to Le Quest – Identify Stations, Lines and Transfers
Currently, there are two main MRT stations for getting to Le Quest Mall in Singapore:
Bukit Batok Station (NS2)
Bukit Gombak Station (NS3)
Both of these stations are located along the North-South MRT line which is shown in red on metro maps throughout the city.
Transfer Information to the North-South Line
You likely will have to make a transfer to the North-South Line if you are not staying beside a station.
To help plan your trip to the North-South Line and Le Quest Mall here is a summary of popular transfer stations between several lines:
Jurong East – transfer between the East-West and North-South Line
Woodlands – transfer between the Thomson East Coast and North-South Line
Bishan – transfer between the Circle and North-South Line
Newton – transfer between the Downtown and North-South Line
Dhoby Ghaut – transfer North-East, Circle and North-South Line
If you are staying at a hotel downtown then you can use any of the following interchange stations as well:
City Hall
Raffles Place
Marina Bay
Booking a room near any of the stations above will ensure direct access to the MRT.
Step 2: Walk to the closest and most convenient MRT station.
Singapore has many MRT lines servicing most areas of the city. Therefore, it shouldn’t take you too long to access a station. Hopefully, you are within walking distance of one to make your trips fast, affordable and worry-free.
We recommend staying close to a station for several reasons.
Avoiding traffic and unnecessary taxi and parking fees are a few to mention. Keep in mind that taking public transport to Le Quest Mall is also better for the environment.
Here are three example properties at different price ranges that are three minutes or less from their neighbouring stations
Affordable
Wink Capsule Hostel (2-star, 8.4/10 review score, 1 minute from Chinatown Station)
Mid-Range
Hotel Bencoolen @ Hong Kong Street (4-star, 8.3/10 review score, very close to Clarke Quay Station)
Luxury
The Fullerton Hotel (5-star, 9.0/10 review score, close to Raffles Place Station)
If you are travelling with children read our popular guide on where to stay as a family in Singapore.
Step 3: Get your ticket or card to either Bukit Batok or Bukit Gombak Station.
Selecting the right kind of ticket for getting to Le Quest Mall in Singapore is important but a straightforward process.
You can choose from several types of tickets such as Tourist Passes, stored value cards and single/multiple trip tickets. We used a stored value card while figuring out how to get to Le Quest Mall in Singapore.
Tourist Passes are a great option for tourists with busy 1-3 day itineraries, whereas stored value cards are popular with long-term guests and residents of Singapore.
You can easily purchase single trip and multiple trip tickets at ticketing machines in stations throughout the city. Avoid long queues at peak times on your way to Le Quest Mall in Bukit Batok West.
Step 4: Ride the MRT along the North-South Line to either Bukit Batok Station (NS2) or Bukit Gombak Station (NS3).
Travel along Singapore’s MRT to either Bukit Batok Station or Bukit Gombak Station.
Le Quest Mall is located west between these stations (south of Bukit Gombak and north of Bukit Batok).
Pick the one that is the most convenient for you.
Step 5: Alight at Bukit Batok Station or Bukit Gombak Station.
Get off the train at your preferred station.
Bring your belongings with you as you get off.
Step 6: Exit Bukit Batok or Bukit Gombak Station.
Exiting Bukit Batok Station
Bukit Batok MRT Station (NS2) is located in Bukit Batok Central planning subzone, near the junction of Bukit Batok Central and Bukit Batok Avenue 1.
You will arrive at Level 2 of the station where the platforms are situated.
Head down to Level 1 of the station where there are three exits to choose from – A, B, and C.
Take Exit A.
Exiting Bukit Gombak Station
Bukit Gombak MRT Station (NS3) is located within the Bukit Batok Central planning subzone. It is near the junction of Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 and Bukit Batok East Avenue 5.
You will arrive at Level 2 of the station. Travel down to one floor to Level 1 where there are four exits to choose from – A, B, C, and D.
Take Exit C.
Step 7: Take a bus from Bukit Batok or Bukit Gombak Station to Le Quest Mall.
Bus Directions from Bukit Batok Station to Le Quest Mall
Walk from Exit A to the bus stop on Bukit Batok Central – Aft Bt Batok Stn/Blk 628 (#43419).
Get on Bus 944.
Stay on Bus 944 until you reach the following bus stop:
Blk 461c (Stop #40351)
Alight from the bus.
Walk southeast on Bukit Batok West Ave 6 toward Bukit Batok West Ave 9.
Turn left onto Bukit Batok West Ave 9.
Turn left onto Bukit Batok Street 41 and enter Le Quest Mall.
Bus Directions from Bukit Gombak Station to Le Quest Mall
Exit C will bring you out onto Bukit Batok West Avenue 5.
Walk to Bukit Gombak Station Bus Stop right near Exit C (Stop #43579).
Get on Bus #991.
Stay on Bus 991 for three stops until you reach the following bus stop:
Opp Blk 438a (Stop #40369)
Alight from the bus and walk southwest on Bukit Batok West Ave. 8 toward Bukit Batok Street 41.
Turn left onto Bukit Batok Street 41.
You should see Le Quest Mall to your right (south). Enter the mall.
How long should it take to take the bus from Bukit Batok Station or Bukit Gombak Station to Le Quest Mall – which one is faster?
You can expect the bus ride from Bukit Gombak to be a bit faster. Based on our research, it takes 9 minutes from Bukit Gombak Station to Le Quest Mall. On the other hand, it took around 20 minutes from Bukit Batok Station to the Mall.
Getting to Le Quest Mall by Public Bus
Le Quest Mall in Bukit Batok is well serviced by several buses. The two closest bus stops in relation to the Mall are listed below for your convenience.
You can expect the walk from these stations to be 2-3 minutes.
Bus Stop | Bus Numbers |
#40359 Opp Blk 461c | 160M, 941, 944 |
#40361 Blk 438a | 160M, 944, 991 |
One of the clear benefits of taking a bus to Le Quest Mall is that you don’t have to worry about parking a vehicle. Simply get off the bus and walk directly to the entrance. Fast and easy.
Driving or Taking a Taxi to Le Quest Mall
Driving or taking a taxi to Le Quest Mall in Singapore is still the most convenient transportation option available.
The main reason for this is that the Mall is not directly beside an MRT station which means that most commuters will take a bus from either Bukit Batok Station or Bukit Gombak Station. Connecting between MRT and bus services can save you money, but it won’t save you time in comparison to driving directly from your starting point to Le Quest Mall.
Also, remember Le Quest Mall has parking available on-site. Prices are different depending on whether you arrive on a weekday or weekend.
The official address for Le Quest Mall in Singapore is
Le Quest Mall
4 Bukit Batok Street 41
Singapore 657991
Some of the most common roads for getting to Le Quest from different areas of Singapore include:
Bukit Batok Road
PIE Expressway
Jurong Town Hall Road
Always double-check traffic conditions before heading here. In some cases, it might make more sense to use public transport if roads are congested. Furthermore, splitting your taxi between a few people (carpooling) is cheaper and better for the environment.
Planning an Itinerary around Le Quest Mall
Le Quest Shopping Mall is located in the western side of Bukit Batok, Singapore. Although there are very few shopping centers and food centers directly beside the mall, there are lots to see and do after taking a short bus ride from here.
Bukit Batok Hillside Park and Bukit Batok Nature Park are both close to Le Quest Mall.
Other popular recreational areas include:
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Singapore Quarry
Dairy Farm Nature Park
All of these are great for family outings and are particularly popular with exercise enthusiasts.
If you want more shopping opportunities, you can head north or south. A popular cluster of malls are situated around Jurong East Station. You can take the MRT south along the North-South Line and then walk directly to the following shopping centres:
IMM – Directions
Westgate – Directions
Jem – Directions
JCube – Directions
Also, consider checking out Science Centre Singapore, Jurong Lake Gardens and Snow City are also in this area.
The closest shopping centre to Le Quest Mall is West Mall (Learn how to get there).
North of Le Quest Mall, you can visit other shopping malls such as HillV2, Hillion Mall and Bukit Panjang Plaza. The Rail Mall is a bus ride east of Le Quest.
Should you stay near Le Quest Mall in Bukit Batok?
If you are trying to decide on where to stay in Singapore, you should prioritize an area that suits your budget and one with MRT access.
For most people, this means staying closer to downtown as opposed to being near Le Quest Mall in Bukit Batok.
If you stay downtown in one of the areas below, you should have direct access to the MRT and a wide selection of malls and attractions to explore.
Marina Bay
Little India
Orchard
Chinatown
Sentosa
Consider staying at Marina Bay Sands (5-star, 9.0/10 review score rating). It is ideally located right in the heart of the downtown area. You can get there using MRT services from Changi Airport.
The infinity pool is superb and offers breathtaking views of Singapore’s skyline.
Looking for a deal on accommodation?
Read our popular article on how to save money in Singapore to learn to save cash on all aspects of your time in the city.
Conclusion
Now that you have read this article, we hope that you know how to get to Le Quest Mall in Singapore fast and affordably.
Before selecting a mode of transportation to get there, we suggest that you consider which area of Singapore you are starting your trip from and how close you are to an MRT station?
Driving to Le Quest Mall will be the most convenient option for most people, but it may also cost the most.
You can take the MRT to either Bukit Batok or Bukit Gombak MRT station. But a connection to bus services will be required unless you want to walk from the station.
There are a few bus stops close to Le Quest Mall. Look out for bus 160M, 941, 944, or 991 to get to these stops.
If you have any questions about getting to Le Quest Mall in Singapore, don’t hesitate to send us an email. We would be happy to help!