SBS Transit Bus Service 13

SBS Transit Bus Service 13 is a trunk service plying between Yio Chu Kang and Upper East Coast, passing through Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Boon Keng, Geylang and Marine Parade.

Technical Information
Route	Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange ↔ Upper East Coast Bus Terminal
Passes Through	Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Bishan St 22, Bishan Rd, Upp Serangoon Rd, Serangoon Rd, Sims Ave, Geylang Rd, Marine Terrace
Route Length	24.9 km (D1) | 24.6 km (D2)
Traveling Time	105 mins
Operator Information
BCM Route Package	Bedok Bus Package
Current Operator	SBS Transit Ltd
Current Depot	Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot
Current Fleet	12-metre Double Deck Bus: – Volvo B9TL – Volvo B10TL 12-metre Single Deck Bus: – Scania K230UB
Departure Times from Yio Chu Kang	0535hrs – 2330hrs (Weekdays) 0545hrs – 2330hrs (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays)
Departure Times from Upp East Coast	0530hrs – 2315hrs (Daily)
Frequency	Direction 1	Direction 2
	0630-0830: 09 – 10 mins 0831-1659: 08 – 14 mins 1700-1900: 11 – 13 mins After 1900: 13 – 17 mins	0630-0830: 10 – 13 mins 0831-1659: 09 – 13 mins 1700-1900: 08 – 10 mins After 1900: 11 – 19 mins

Service 13 is an inter-town route running between Yio Chu Kang and Upper East Coast. The route winds through the residential estates of Ang Mo Kio, Bishan and Boon Keng, followed by suburban areas of Geylang and Eunos, finally reaching the Marine Parade housing estate and Upper East Coast. Serving a variety of inter-town connections, the route encounters heavy residential demand Yio Chu Kang and Bishan MRT, as well as between Eunos MRT and Marine Parade.

As a whole, Service 13 is similar to Service 45 in serving between Yio Chu Kang and Upper East Coast, but takes a longer route. It is notable for providing essential connections from Boon Keng to both Geylang and Bishan.

MRT Stations Served

• NS15 Yio Chu Kang
• NS17CC15 Bishan
• NE11 Woodleigh
• NE10 Potong Pasir
• NE9 Boon Keng
• EW10 Kallang
• EW9 Aljunied
• EW8CC9 Paya Lebar
• EW7 Eunos

Special Departures

• Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 (Aft Blk 304) → Upp East Coast Ter
  Weekdays: 1017hrs
• Changi Road (Aft Lor 106 Changi) → Yio Chu Kang Int
  Weekdays: 0545hrs, 0630hrs

Short Trip Service

• Service 13A: Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 (Aft Blk 304) → Bishan Road (Bishan Stn)
  Weekdays: 0624hrs, 0649hrs, 0656hrs, 0706hrs, 0725hrs, 0744hrs, 0804hrs, 0814hrs, 0826hrs, 0845hrs, 0857hrs, 0915hrs & 0930hrs

Fare: Charges basic distance fares. See Bus Fares.