Go-Ahead Bus Service 36

Go-Ahead Bus Service 36 is a loop service operating between Changi Airport and Tomlinson Road, via Marine Parade, Suntec City and Orchard, with express sectors along the East Coast Parkway (ECP). It is the only direct bus service between Changi Airport and the City areas.

At Changi Airport, Bus Service 36 calls at all passenger terminals, serving Terminals 3, 1, 2, then 4 in sequence. Although the route officially terminates at Terminal 2, passengers can continue their journey beyond Terminal 2 without incurring a new ride.

Alight at Changi Airport Terminal 1 for direct access to Jewel Changi Airport through the arrival hall.

Route Overview
Route	Changi Airport Terminal 2 ↺ Tomlinson Road (Loop)
Passes Through	ECP, Marine Parade Rd, Suntec City, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut, Orchard
Route Length	52.7 km
Travelling Time	145 mins
Operator Information
BCM Route Package	Loyang Bus Package
Current Operator	Go Ahead Singapore Pte Ltd (Go-Ahead Singapore)
Current Depot	Loyang Bus Depot
Current Fleet	Single-deck buses
Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 3
	Weekdays				Saturdays				Sundays / Public Holidays
Towards City	06:00 – 23:50				05:56 – 23:56				05:57 – 23:50
Ends at T2	00:00 – 00:42				00:00 – 00:59				00:00 – 00:39
Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 1
	Weekdays				Saturdays				Sundays / Public Holidays
Towards City	06:03 – 23:53				05:59 – 23:59				06:01 – 23:53
Ends at T2	00:00 – 00:45				00:00 – 01:02				00:00 – 00:41
Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 2
	Weekdays				Saturdays				Sundays / Public Holidays
Service 36 (Full Route)	06:00 – 22:50				06:00 – 22:52				06:00 – 22:53
Service 36A (Ends at Tomlinson Rd)	23:00 – 23:58				23:02 – 00:04				23:04 – 23:58
Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 4
	Weekdays				Saturdays				Sundays / Public Holidays
Service 36 (Full Route)	06:08 – 22:58				06:08 – 23:00				06:08 – 23:01
Service 36A (Ends at Tomlinson Rd)	23:08 – 00:06				23:10 – 00:12				23:12 – 00:06
Operating Frequency
Loop Service	6:30am–8.30am			8.31am–4.59pm			5.00pm–7.00pm			After 7.00pm
	8 mins			8 – 11 mins			8 – 10 mins			8 – 12 mins
Fare Information
Fare	Charges regular distance fares

Bus Service 36 is a trunk route connecting Changi Airport, Marine Parade, and the City areas, with express sectors along the East Coast Parkway (ECP). Within the City, it serves the Suntec City, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut, and Orchard.

For the Marine Parade–City connection, Bus Service 36 is a popular option for commuters and sees high demand during weekday peak hours and weekends. This sector is supplemented by Short Trip 36B during weekday peak hours. This connection is also served by Service 16, which travels along a different route via Nicoll Highway and Tanjong Katong; and by the Thomson-East Coast Line, which also links Marine Parade with Orchard.

For the Changi Airport–City connection, Bus Service 36 is the only direct bus route linking Changi Airport and the City. However, it is less popular compared to alternatives like the East West Line, Airport-City Shuttle, or taxis, due to longer travel times.

Service 36 is currently the only route to terminate at Changi Airport; all other public bus services loop at the Airport. The route also does not call at Airport Blvd (Near SATS Flight Kitchen). It is also the only service to stop at ECP (Aft E.C. Sea Sports Club) bus stop within Carpark F3 of East Coast Park, the only bus stop along the ECP.

Operations

At Changi Airport, Bus Service 36 calls at all passenger terminals, serving Terminals 3, 1, 2, and 4 in sequence.

Bus Service 36 operates in a continuous loop. At the route’s official terminus (Terminal 2), passengers wishing to continue their journey after Terminal 2 can stay onboard the bus while a new Bus Captain takes over, without incurring a new ride. This practice is referred to as clowbus (crew layover without bus), where bus drivers rotate themselves between buses and do not stick to a permanent bus for the day (Bus Service 92 is the only other bus service operating in a continuous loop).

During the late night hours, Service 36 operates half-trips terminating in the City as Short Trip 36A.

For certain trips that terminate at Changi Airport Terminal 2, the T suffix is used, and buses operate as Service 36T.

Changi Airport Operations Specifics

Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2, and 3 have bus stops located within the basement, which also function as cargo bays. Height restrictions prevent double-decker buses from entering these basements. Furthermore, security checks for unattended items are conducted before buses enter each terminal basement, and onboard bus announcements encourage passengers to report any suspicious persons or items.

In case of basement closures, buses will be diverted to skip the affected terminal building or be redirected to stop at the terminal departure hall, where a temporary bus stop will be set up.
Announcements onboard encourage passengers to report any suspicious persons or items.

MRT Stations served:

• CG2 Changi Airport
• TE28 Siglap
  
• TE27 Marine Terrace
• TE26 Marine Parade
• TE25 Tanjong Katong
• CC4DT15 Promenade
• CC3 Esplanade
• EW13NS25 City Hall
• CC2 Bras Basah
• DT21 Bencoolen
• NS24NE6CC1 Dhoby Ghaut
• NS23 Somerset
• NS22TE14 Orchard

Special Departures:

• Tomlinson Road (Aft Cuscaden Rd) → Changi Airport Ter 2
  Mondays – Thursdays: 05:30, 05:38, 05:46, 05:54, 06:01, 06:08, 06:15, 06:23, 06:30, 06:45, 06:53, 07:19, 15:31 & 15:41
  Fridays: 05:30, 05:37, 05:44, 05:51, 05:58, 06:05, 06:12, 06:19, 06:26, 06:33, 06:40, 06:46, 06:53 & 16:20
  Saturdays: 05:30, 05:40, 05:50, 06:06, 06:16, 06:25, 06:35 & 06:45
  Sundays / Public Holidays: 05:30, 05:40, 05:50, 06:00, 06:10, 06:20, 06:30, 06:40 & 06:50
  
• PTB3 Basement (Changi Airport Ter 3) → Changi Airport Ter 2
  Weekdays: 06:00
  Saturdays: 05:56
  Sundays & Public Holidays: 05:57

Terminating Trips

• Service 36T: Changi Airport Terminal 2↺ Tomlinson Road (Loop)
  Terminates at Changi Airport Terminal 2
  Will not continue towards the City after arriving at T2.

Short-Trip Services:

• Service 36A: Changi Airport Ter 2 → Tomlinson Rd (Aft Cuscaden Rd)
  Mondays – Thursdays: 23:02 – 23:58
  Fridays: 22:58 – 23:58
  Saturdays: 23:03 – 00:04
  Sundays / Public Holidays: 23:04 – 23:58
• Service 36B: Marine Parade Road (Lagoon View) → Siglap Road (Bef Seaside Residences), via Tomlinson Road
  Weekdays (Mon – Thu): 08:01, 08:09, 08:17, 08:25, 10:12, 10:22, 15:11, 15:19, 17:33 & 17:41
  Weekdays (Fri): 07:58, 08:12, 08:27, 10:18, 15:15 & 17:35

Continued on Page 2 – Gallery

• • Gallery (Go-Ahead Singapore) – Services 36 & 36T
  • Gallery (SBS Transit)
  • Gallery (Posters)

• Operator and Route History