Tower Transit Bus Service 858Â operates between Woodlands and Changi Airport, passing through Sembawang, Yishun, Punggol and Sengkang. It utilizes the Tampines and Seletar Expressways between Yishun and Changi Airport. At 73.4km long, it is the longest bus route in Singapore.
858
Woodlands Int
↺ Changi Airport (Loop)
↺ Changi Airport (Loop)
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub ↺ Changi Airport Terminal 2 (Loop) |
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| Passes Through | Woodlands Ave 9, Sembawang Way, Sembawang Rd, Yishun Ave 2, Lentor Ave, Jln Kayu, TPE | |||||||||||
| Route Length | 73.4 km | |||||||||||
| Travelling Time | 177 mins | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| BCM Route Package | Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package | |||||||||||
| Current Operator | Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd (Tower Transit Singapore) |
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| Current Depot | Mandai Bus Depot | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | Single-deck & Articulated buses Double-deck buses may be deployed from Yishun Ave 2 (Opp Yishun Sports Hall) / Sembawang Way (Sembawang Stn) towards Woodlands Int |
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| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Woodlands |
Daily | |||||||||||
| 05:15 – 23:15 | ||||||||||||
| Between 23:27 – 00:30, buses departing Woodlands Int are renumbered as Service 858A which terminates at Yishun Ave 2 (Opp Yishun Stn). |
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| Departure Times from Terminal 2 |
Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | |||||||||
| 06:19 – 00:34 | 06:20 – 00:38 | 06:18 – 00:34 | ||||||||||
| Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
| Loop Service | 6:30am–8.30am | 8.31am–4.59pm | 5.00pm–7.00pm | After 7.00pm | ||||||||
| Weekdays | 6 – 8 mins | 6 – 8 mins | 5 – 9 mins | 6 – 9 mins | ||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges regular distance fares |
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Service 858 is a residential and inter-town route plying between the housing estates of Woodlands, Sembawang, Yishun, and stretching far east to Changi Airport. Much of its route plies express sectors along the Seletar Expressway (SLE), Tampines Expressway (TPE) and Pan-Island Expressway (PIE). At 73.4km long, it is the longest bus route in Singapore (after the shortening of NightRider NR7 in 2014). The ride from Yishun to Changi Airport takes about 38 minutes in smooth traffic.
As the quickest transport link from housing estates of the North to Changi Airport, as well as providing valuable inter-town connections in the North, this service encounters moderate to high demand throughout the day.
Changi Airport:
Service 858 serves Changi Airport Terminals 3, 1 & 2 in order.
Changi Airport Passenger Terminal Buildings (PTBs) 1, 2 and 3 have their bus stops integrated into their basement levels, which also serves as a cargo loading and unloading bay. Security checks for any unattended or suspicious articles are carried out before a bus enters Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Bus Captains may take a short toilet break at Terminal 2. Because of height restrictions, double-decker buses are unable to enter Changi Airport basement.
Occasionally when Changi Airport basement is closed, buses will be diverted to to T1/T2/T3 Departure Drive where a temporary bus stop will be set up.
Announcements for passengers to inform the Bus Captain if they see any suspicious person or article are played on board public buses at Changi Airport.
MRT Stations Served
- NS9TE2 Woodlands
- NS11 Sembawang
- NS13 Yishun
- NS14 Khatib
- CG2 Changi Airport
Special Departures
- Woodlands Ave 9 (Opp Blk 773) → Woodlands Int via Changi Airport
Weekdays: 05:01, 05:08 & 05:16
Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays: 05:06 & 05:16 - PTB3 Basement (Changi Airport Ter 3) → Woodlands Int
Fridays: 22:14, 22:21 & 22:30
Saturdays: 21:39, 21:48, 21:56, 22:05, 22:14, 22:23, 22:32 & 22:41
Sundays / Public Holidays: 21:34, 21:58 & 22:22 - Yishun Ave 2 (Opp Yishun Sports Hall) → Woodlands Int
Weekdays: 05:30, 05:41, 05:52, 05:59, 06:06, 06:14, 06:23, 06:32, 06:41, 06:49 & 06:58
Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays: 05:30, 05:40, 05:50, 06:00, 06:10, 06:20, 06:30, 06:40 & 06:50 - Sembawang Way (Sembawang Stn) → Woodlands Int
Weekdays: 06:50, 07:32, 07:38, 07:50, 08:05, 18:40, 18:50, 19:22 & 19:30
Short Trip Services
- Service 858A: Woodlands Int → Yishun Ave 2 (Opp Yishun Stn)
Weekdays: 23:27 – 00:30
Saturdays: 23:27 – 00:30
Sundays / Public Holidays: 23:27 – 00:30 - Service 858B: Jalan Kayu (Bef Seletar Camp G) → Jalan Kayu (Aft Seletar Camp G), via Changi Airport
Weekdays: 07:31 – 08:05
Gallery (Tower Transit):
Gallery (SMRT Buses) at Page 2.
Poster Gallery
Operator History:
- 1996 – 2004: Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd
- 2004 – 18 Sep 2021: SMRT Buses Ltd
- 19 Sep 2021 – Present: Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2026 under the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package.
History:
- 1996 (10 Mar): Introduced between Yishun Int and Woodlands Reg Int under Woodlands MRT Rationalisation
- 1996: First bus from Yishun Int brought forward to 0530 hrs on Sundays and Public Holidays. Last bus from Yishun Int extended to 0030 hrs on Sundays and Public Holidays
- 1996: Last bus from Woodlands Reg Int extended to 0030 hrs on Sundays and Public Holidays
- 1997 (02 Nov): Extended to Changi Airport and amended to ply Yishun Ave 5, skipping Yishun Ave 3
- 1999: First bus from Woodlands Reg Int brought forward to 0525 hrs on weekdays
- 2000: Serves new pair of bus stops outside and opposite SATS Flight Kitchen along Airport Blvd
- 2000: Serves new pair of bus stops outside and opposite 3M Bldg along Gambas Ave
- 2001 (22 Jul): Amended to ply Jln Kayu in both directions
- 2002: Serves the bus stop outside Blk 923 along Yishun Ave 2, skipping the bus stop outside Northpoint Shop Ctr
- 2003: Converted to loop service between Woodlands Reg Int and Changi Airport PTB 2
- 2007 (11 Nov): Amended to serve Changi Airport PTB 3
- 2010 (28 Mar): Amended to ply Woodlands Ave 7, Sembawang Way, Canberra Rd and Sembawang Rd and Yishun Central 2; First bus brought forward to 0515 hrs daily
- 2010 (29 Nov): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus service (WAB)
- 2014 (05 Oct): Serves additional pair of bus stops before and after Punggol Rd along TPE
- 2015 (29 Nov): High capacity articulated buses deployed
- 2016 (12 Mar): Amended to Woodlands Temp Int
- 2021 (13 Jun): Amended to Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub
- 2021 (19 Sep): Operations transferred to Tower Transit under the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package
- 2021 (12 Dec): Temporarily amended to Woodlands Temp Int due to road closure of east entrance to Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub
- 2021 (26 Dec): Amended back to Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub
- 2022 (11 Dec): Temporarily amended to Woodlands Temp Int due to road closure of east exit from Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub
- 2022 (25 Dec): Amended back to Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub
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LTA should strictly instruct SMRT to deploy bendy buses for 858..Not 169.Now only 4 active bendy deploy for 858 as 169 already kapo 3 bendy from 858.169 already have more than 55% double decker buses and just because those RP students refuse to move back they kapo the three bendy buses.Same case for 184,Still deploy 3-4 bendy regularly where 300,301 & 302 need it the most.
My first time taking 858 from woodland to Changi Airport
Can I know how Long is the journey?
Thank you
1 hr plus to 3hr
Better if shortened to Yishun cos all the 85x are there(wish bus 850 also there).
take 168 to jalan kayu roundabout then change 858 there. saves easily 30-45 mins
Hi, can I know why service bus 858 does not often have bendy bus?
Hi, Can I Know This SBS Transit Bus Services 27,53 And SMRT 858 Never Stop At Changi Airport PTB4.
Please SMS TO Nicholas Lee Jun Hui At (Number Removed).
From Nicholas Lee Jun Hui.
yeah, its strange
idk.mabee they go the most bus stops. andwe know,858 the longest bus service
Could I suggest that 858 be amended to include a deviation from TPE between Loyang Ave & PIE via Loyang Ave – Old Tampines Rd – Flora Rd – Upper Changi Rd North – PIE.
This would provide Changi residents direct access to Changi Airport/ Jln Kayu/ Yishun/ Sembawang & Woodlands.
This would also provide the North/ North-East a one stop transfer at Upp Changi Rd North to the following destinations:
– Simei
– SUTD
– Changi Prison
– Expo
– Changi Village
They can consider what’s mentioned above. Bedok will also be good despite having svc. 24 and the changi airport line. I hope 24 would also have bendies depending on the new seletar pckg. operator and LTA.
100 percent not