SMRT Buses Express Service 868E is a Morning Peak express route from Bukit Gombak to Temasek Ave, passing through Bukit Batok, AYE and Robinson Road.
Technical Information | ||
Route ![]() |
Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 (Blk 347) → Temasek Avenue (Promenade Stn) | |
Passes Through | Bukit Batok, Toh Guan Rd, Jurong Town Hall Rd, Robinson Rd | |
Route Length | 23.2 km | |
Travelling Time | 60 mins | |
Operator Information | ||
BCM Route Package | Choa Chu Kang – Bukit Panjang Bus Package | |
Current Operator | SMRT Buses Ltd | |
Current Depot | Kranji Bus Depot (KJDEP) | |
Current Fleet | 12-metre Double Deck Bus: – Volvo B9TL |
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Departure Times from Bt Batok West Ave 5 |
0730hrs – 0745hrs (Weekdays, except Public Holidays) | |
Frequency | Unidirectional Service |
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15 mins |
Service 868E provides passengers in Bukit Gombak and Bukit Batok with alternative means of transport to the city and Marina Centre, via an express sector along the AYE. The journey time is comparable to taking a train, but Service 868E charges slightly more under the distance-based fare scheme. The route was introduced on 28 September 2010 as part of the Quarterly Review of Bus Services performed in September 2010, as Service 868. It was renumbered to Service 868E from 13 August 2018.
This service operates two trips during weekday mornings, departing Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 at 7:30am and 7:45am.
Service 868E received a fleet upgrade to double-decker bus from 11 Aug 2015 to cope with rising demand for this service.
Fare: Charges express distance fares. See Bus Fares. Calculate your bus fare using LTA’s fare calculator on MyTransport.sg here.
Departure Timings
- From Blk 347, Bt Batok West Ave 5: 0730hrs, 0745hrs
MRT Stations Served
- EW15 Tanjong Pagar
- EW14NS26 Raffles Place
- CC3 Esplanade
- CC4DT15 Promenade
Gallery:
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Operator History:
- 2010 – Present: SMRT Buses Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2023 under the Choa Chu Kang – Bukit Panjang Bus Package.
History:
- 2010 (28 Sep): Introduced as a unidirectional peak hour service from Bukit Batok to the City. Operates two trips on weekday mornings. Charges Express fares under the Distance-Based Fare scheme.
- 2015 (11 Aug): Start of Double-Decker Bus Deployments
- 2017 (17 Sep): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
- 2018 (09 Apr): Calls at 2 additional bus stops along Bukit Batok West Ave 7
- 2018 (13 Aug): Renumbered to Express 868E from Express 868
- 2020 (08 Apr – 01 Jun): Temporarily suspended due to Singapore COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Measures.
Past Routings:
- Refer to this article
- 2010:Â No significant route changes since 2010.
External Links & References:
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Should become a trunk route as it must extend to its nearby interchange and become full day trunk route or in the future. Maybe not…
61 and 868 better to be under Bulim while 991 better to be under CCK.