Get to Parkway Parade in Singapore super fast and affordably with this complete guide!
Welcome to the complete step-by-step on how to get to Parkway Parade by MRT and bus. Regardless of where you are starting your trip in Singapore, the steps we will outline in this article will ensure that you access this popular mall in Katong fast, affordable and without delays!
Fortunately, getting to Parkway Parade is straightforward. It is located south of the MRT, which means that you can either get there using a combination of MRT and bus services or take a bus directly there. Once you are there, there are several affordable hotels within walking distance of it.
We will outline both modes of transportation and also discuss driving and parking right at the mall.
Singapore has several MRT lines throughout the city. Consequently, it’s easy to change between lines on your way to Parkway Parade.
Other shopping malls surround Parkway Parade so once you are in this area, it’s easy to spend the whole day here visiting the cultural attractions (tours), restaurants and taking photos of architecture.
Shopping at Parkway Parade in Singapore
Parkway Parade is one of Singapore’s most popular and well-established shopping malls in Katong. It consists of 7 levels of shops and services, spanning 52,555 m2 of retail space.
Parkway Parade features several anchor tenants, a cinema and a popular food court making it a popular choice amongst families. The cinema is located on the top floor, and the supermarket is in the basement. Level four is popular with families because it has child care centres and services there.
Aside from being a shopping mall, Parkway Parade is considered to be a mixed-use facility. It also has a residential component where residents can conveniently access the shops and services within the mall.
Parkway Parade isn’t directly beside an MRT station, but it is easy to reach the mall using bus services. You can also conveniently drive to Parkway Parade because it has 1184 parking bays.
Getting to Parkway Parade by MRT and Bus
One of the most popular ways to access Parkway Parade is using a combination of MRT and public bus services. Currently, the closest MRT line to Parkway Parade runs a few kilometres north of the mall.
Taking the MRT to a station and connecting to the bus makes your trip affordable.
Step 1: Access the closest MRT station.
The first step in getting to Parkway Parade fast and affordably is staying close to an MRT station. So if you are booking a room, prioritize staying within convenient walking distance of a station to ensure easy access at all times.
Singapore gets hot, so book a place 5 minutes or less from a station if possible.
A few of the most convenient and popular places to stay with direct MRT access include:
Marina Bay Sands (2 minutes away from Bayfront Station)
Fullerton Bay Hotel (3 minutes away from Raffles Place Station)
Once your accommodation is sorted, jump down to step #2.
Step 2: Plan your trip to Parkway Parade – stations, lines and transfers.
You have a few MRT stations to choose from when you are heading to Parkway Parade:
Dakota Station (CC8)
Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9)
Eunos Station (EW7)
As you can see, according to their station codes, Dakota Station is on the Circle Line, Paya Lebar Station is an interchange station for the East-West Line and the Circle Line.
Eunos Station is on the East-West Line.
You can take the bus from any of these stations to Parkway Parade and only a few minutes separate the travel time between them. Therefore, we suggest getting off at the first one you stop at and then heading to the right bus stop.
Step 3: Buy your MRT ticket to reach Dakota, Paya Lebar or Eunos Station.
The next step is buying your MRT ticket in Singapore. Fortunately, there are two main types of tickets to choose from:
- Tourist Passes
- Stored Value Cards
Singapore Tourist Passes are perfect if you have a short, fast-paced itinerary. You can buy them at a ticketing office and then use the card for unlimited bus and train rides.
Stored value cards are very popular amongst Singaporeans, permanent residents and visitors staying over 3 days. We used one when we figured out how to get to Parkway Parade by MRT and bus for the first time.
If you are going to buy a Tourist Pass or a stored value card, they are best used along with a Multi-Attraction Pass. You can save up to 52% off entrance fees to attractions by buying several of them at the same time (already 200,000+ of these passes have been purchased).
Step 4: Complete any necessary transfers to either the Circle Line or East-West Line and then ride the MRT to Dakota, Paya Lebar or Eunos Station.
Depending on your starting point, you might have to transfer lines to reach Dakota, Paya Lebar or Eunos Station.
Make any necessary transfers and get off at Dakota, Paya Lebar or Eunos Station.
You should see digital screens on the train (or traditional ones) outlining which station you are approaching.
Step 5: Alight at Dakota, Paya Lebar or Eunos Station.
Alight at Dakota (CC8), Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9), or Eunos Station (EW7) (depending on your preference).
Don’t forget to collect all your belongings before getting off the train.
Step 6: Walk from the platforms to the correct station exit.
After you arrive at your preferred station on your way to Parkway Parade, you will need to access the right exit.
We outline how to get to each exit and each station below:
Exiting Dakota Station (CC8)
It is built underneath Old Airport Road, at the junction of Jalan Dua near Geylang River.
Dakota Station consists of three levels:
Level 1 – Street Level
B1 – Concourse
B2 – Train platforms
Dakota MRT station has two exits at ground level, Exit A and B.
When you arrive at Dakota Station via MRT, travel from B2 up to Level 1 where the exits are located.
Take Exit A to access the bus connection to Parkway Parade.
Exiting Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9)
Paya Lebar MRT Station (EW8/CC9) is a transfer station along both the East-West Line and Circle Line. It is located along Paya Lebar Road, near the junction with Sims Avenue.
Paya Lebar Station consists of four levels because two lines connect here:
Level 2 – Train Platforms for the East-West Line
Level 1 – Street Level and East-West Line Concourse
B1 – Circle Line Concourse
B2 – Circle Line Train Platforms
Paya Lebar MRT station has six exits to choose from at Level 1, Exit A, B, C, D, E and F.
Exit A and E are part of the East-West Line station, whereas Exits B, C, D and F are part of the Circle Line station.
Take Exit B to access the bus connection to Parkway Parade.
Exiting Eunos Station (EW7)
Eunos Station (EW7) is an above-ground station along the East-West Line. It is near the junction of Sims Avenue and Jalan Eunos.
It consists of two main levels:
Level 2 – Train Platforms
Level 1 – Street Level and Concourse
Eunos MRT station has three exits to choose from, Exits A, B and C.
Take Exit C to access the bus connection to Parkway Parade.
Step 7: Take the bus from your station of choice to Parkway Parade.
Now that you have alighted from the train and used the correct exit, it’s time to use public bus services to access Parkway Parade. Each of your three-station choices has different directions (fully described below).
Bus Directions from Dakota Station (CC8) to Parkway Parade
Exit A will bring you out onto Old Airport Road.
Walk to the bus stop beside the station:
Dakota Stn Exit A/Blk 99 – Stop ID: 81181
Wait at the bus stop and then get on Bus 31.
Stay on Bus 31 for 4 stops and then get off at the following stop:
Opp Parkway Parade – Stop ID: 92041
Walk southwest on Marine Parade Road and then take the crosswalk.
Enter Parkway Parade Mall.
Approximate Bus Ride Length (including walking): 16 minutes
Bus Pick-up Frequency: Approximately every 12 minutes
Bus Directions from Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9) to Parkway Parade
Exit B will bring you out onto Paya Lebar Road.
Walk to the following bus stop:
Paya Lebar Stn Exit B – Stop ID: 81111
Get on Bus 134, 135 or 43.
Stay on the bus for seven stops and then alight at the following stop:
Opp Parkway Parade – Stop ID: 92041
Walk southwest on Marine Parade Road and then take the crosswalk south.
Enter Parkway Parade Mall.
Approximate Bus Ride Length (including walking): 18 minutes
Bus Pick-up Frequency: Approximately every 12 minutes
Bus Directions from Eunos Station (EW7) to Parkway Parade
Exit C will bring you out onto Jalan Eunos.
Walk to the following bus stop:
Opp Eunos Stn – Stop ID: 83109
Get on Bus 15 or 966.
Stay on the bus for 6 stops and then get off at
Opp Parkway Parade – Stop ID: 92041
Walk southwest on Marine Parade Road and then take the crosswalk south.
Enter Parkway Parade Mall.
Approximate Bus Ride Length (including walking): 22 minutes
Bus Pick-up Frequency: Approximately every 12 minutes
Getting to Parkway Parade using Public Bus
You might find it more convenient to access Parkway Parade by bus, bypassing the MRT on the way. This will be a practical decision for some commuters because Parkway Parade is not directly beside an MRT station.
The two most convenient bus stops are located north of Parkway Parade along Marine Parade Road.
We have summarized the best bus stops and the buses servicing them in the table below:
Bus Stop |
Bus Numbers |
Approximate Walking Time from the Bus Stop to the entrance of Parkway Parade |
| Parkway Parade
Stop ID: 92049 |
15, 31, 36, 36B, 43, 43E, 47, 48, 134, 135, 196, 196E, 197, 401, 853M, 966, 966A, BSB 1 (Am), Ba 2 (Am) | 3 minutes (240 m) |
| Opp Parkway Parade
Stop ID: 92041 |
15, 31, 36, 36B, 43, 43E, 48, 134, 135, 196, 196E, 197, 853M, 966 | 3-4 minutes (280 m) |
As you can see, there are lots and lots of bus services heading to these stations. Parkway Parade is very extensively serviced by buses. Take your pick, and the walk won’t be over 5 minutes from these stops!
Driving or Taking a Taxi to Parkway Parade
With extensive on-site parking available at Parkway Parade, you can conveniently drive right there, park and access all the shops and services in no time.
Driving or taking a taxi to Parkway Parade are the fastest options but not necessarily the cheapest (depending on what public transportation you take there).
The official address of Parkway Parade is
80 Marine Parade Rd, Singapore 449269
It’s a wise decision to check traffic conditions before driving or taking a cab to Parkway Parade. With several shopping centres nearby, consider congestion before leaving for the mall.
Other Points of Interest Near Parkway Parade
Parkway Parade is beside several other shopping malls and is within walking distance of one of Singapore’s best parks. Therefore, you can easily spend the entire day in this area of the city without getting bored.
Katong is one of Singapore’s densest shopping districts with tons of malls directly north of Parkway Parade.
Consider visiting the following malls during the same day:
Katong V
i12 Katong (Directions)
Katong Square
Katong Plaza
Roxy Square 1
Katong Shopping Centre (Directions)
Flow @ East Coast
There are also several points of interest north of the malls between Parkway Parade and Geylang to the north. Check out Joo Chiat Road and the Peranakan Houses.
Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple and Koon Seng Road are also must-sees here.
Geylang Serai Market (Directions) and Joo Chiat Complex also attract a lot of visitors on a daily basis.
East Coast Park is only a few minutes south of Parkway Parade. This is one of Singapore’s best and most popular parks and is definitely worth checking out!
Best Places to Stay near Parkway Parade?
There are several great places to stay within walking distance of Parkway Parade in Singapore. You can find good value in this area in comparison to Marina Bay, Sentosa and Orchard.
Consider staying at the following properties:
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy (top choice)
There are also several budget-friendly places to stay north along Joo Chiat Road.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you now know how to get to Parkway Parade by MRT and bus!
If you do plan on taking the MRT, keep in mind that the closest stations are still a few kilometres away from the mall. Therefore, unless you are planning on walking for a while, taking a bus is the best option.
The three closest stations are:
Dakota Station (CC8)
Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9)
Eunos Station (EW7)
Fortunately, the bus connections from these stations are convenient and require very short walks to access the best bus stops.
If you want to take a bus directly to Parkway Parade while bypassing the MRT, it’s very possible. Several buses service the mall. The walk from the two closest bus stations takes only 3-4 minutes.
Driving or taking a taxi to Parkway Parade are the most convenient options if traffic is light. Lots of parking is available at the Mall. But be cautious of traffic because there are lots of shopping malls in this area so peak times can get busy.