SBS Transit Bus Service 47

SBS Transit Bus Service 47 is a trunk service plying between Changi Business Park and looping at Amber Road, via Tanah Merah, Bedok South and Marine Parade. It is the fiftieth (50th) bus service to be introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP).

Route Overview
Route	Changi Business Park Bus Terminal ↺ Amber Road (Loop)
Passes Through	New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok South Rd, Marine Parade Rd, East Coast Rd
Route Length	22.3 km
Travelling Time	70 mins
Operator Information
BCM Route Package	Tampines Bus Package
Current Operator	SBS Transit Ltd
Current Depot	Bedok North Bus Depot (BNDEP)
Current Fleet	Single-deck & Double-deck buses
Operating Hours
Departure Times from Changi Business Park	Daily
	06:00 – 23:45
Operating Frequency
Loop Service	6:30am–8.30am			8.31am–4.59pm			5.00pm–7.00pm			After 7.00pm
Weekdays	8 – 10 mins			10 – 15 mins			10 mins			14 – 15 mins
Saturdays	13 – 14 mins			12 – 14 mins			12 – 15 mins			14 – 15 mins
Sundays / Public Holidays	14 mins			12 – 14 mins			13 – 16 mins			15 – 16 mins
Fare Information
Fare	Charges regular distance fares

Service 47 is a trunk route connecting the residential neighbourhoods of Marine Parade and Bedok South with Tanah Merah MRT and Changi Business Park. The route includes a unique clockwise loop along Amber Road, East Coast Road, and Still Road South, enhancing connectivity to the vibrant East Coast area near Joo Chiat, known for its shopping malls, heritage shophouses, and cultural attractions.

In addition, Service 47 provides residents of East Coast and Bedok South with improved access to Marine Parade and connections to the Thomson-East Coast Line.

Historical Background

Introduced on 20 December 2015, Service 47 was the 50th bus service launched under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). Its introduction on the same day as Service 118 also marked the start of operations at Changi Business Park Bus Terminal.

MRT Stations Served

• CG1DT35 Expo
• EW4CG Tanah Merah
• TE28 Siglap
  
• TE27 Marine Terrace
• TE26 Marine Parade

Special Departures

• Amber Rd (Amber Gdns) → Changi Business Pk Ter
  Weekdays: 06:00, 06:13 & 06:26
  Saturdays: 06:00, 06:12 & 06:24
  Sundays / Public Holidays: 06:00, 06:15

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Operator History:

• 2015 – Present: SBS Transit Ltd

History:

• 2015 (20 Dec): Introduced under the LTA’s Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), plying from Changi Business Park and looping at Amber Road. Wheelchair accessible at launch.

Past Routings

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