Chinatown Direct CT18 is a Chinatown Direct service operated by SBS Transit, running between Bedok North Avenue 3 and Kampong Bahru Bus Terminal, via Bedok Reservoir and Chinatown. It is one of two Chinatown Direct services in operation.
Chinatown Direct Services will remain suspended until further notice, starting from 15 April 2020.
Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route ![]() |
Bedok North Avenue 3 ↔ Kampong Bahru Bus Terminal | |||||||||||
Passes Through | Bedok Reservoir Rd, Jln Eunos, PIE, CTE, Chinatown | |||||||||||
Route Length | Towards Kampong Bahru: 19.2 km | Towards Bedok Nth Ave 3: 19.8 km | ||||||||||
Traveling Time | 55 mins | |||||||||||
Operator Information | ||||||||||||
BCM Route Package | Bedok Bus Package | |||||||||||
Current Operator | SBS Transit Ltd | |||||||||||
Current Depot | Bedok North Bus Depot (BNDEP) | |||||||||||
Current Fleet | 12-metre Single Deck Bus: – Mercedes-Benz Citaro |
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Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
Departure Times from Bedok North Ave 3 |
Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | |||||||||
10:05 – 16:35 | 10:04 – 20:05 | 10:05 – 20:06 | ||||||||||
Departure Times from Kampong Bahru |
Weekdays | Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
10:58 – 16:58 | 11:00 – 22:00 | |||||||||||
Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
From Bedok Nth Ave 3 |
6:30am–8.30am | 8.31am–4.59pm | 5.00pm–7.00pm | After 7.00pm | ||||||||
Weekdays | – | 28 – 39 mins | – | – | ||||||||
Saturdays | – | 31 – 34 mins | 31 mins | 31 mins | ||||||||
Sundays / Public Holidays | – | 29 – 35 mins | 29 mins | 29 mins | ||||||||
From Kampong Bahru |
6:30am–8.30am | 8.31am–4.59pm | 5.00pm–7.00pm | After 7.00pm | ||||||||
Weekdays | – | 27 – 32 mins | – | – | ||||||||
Saturdays | – | 30 – 32 mins | 30 – 32 mins | 32 mins | ||||||||
Sundays / Public Holidays | – | 29 – 32 mins | 29 mins | 31 mins | ||||||||
Fare Information |
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Fare | Flat Fare. Transfer benefits from distance fares & monthly concession passes are not applicable. | |||||||||||
Cash / Card Fares | Adult, PWD, WTCS | Senior Citizen | Student | Child (card) | ||||||||
$2.00 | $1.10 | $1.10 | Free | |||||||||
Note | PWD – Persons with Disabilities WTCS – WorkFare Transport Concession Scheme cardholders |
Chinatown Direct CT18 was introduced in Jan 2005 along with CT8 and CT28, connecting residential estates in Bedok and Bedok Reservoir with the City areas of Chinatown and Outram Park. Incorporating an express sector along the PIE and CTE, the route offers fast and direct connection for commuters who would otherwise have to rely on feeder buses and transfers between MRT lines to reach Chinatown.
Originally using the purple-background destination signs for easy distinction, they have been phased out in favour of electronic route displays on newer buses.
Despite starting and ending at Bedok North Ave 3, buses running on CT18 currently use Bedok Bus Interchange as a layover point.
During the Chinese New Year festive period, operating hours will be adjusted.
MRT Stations Served
- DT30 Bedok Reservoir
- NE4DT19 Chinatown
- EW16NE3 Outram Park
Departure Timings
Timetable effective from 10 March 2018
From Blk 403, Bedok North Ave 3 | |
Weekdays | 10:05, 10:43, 11:21, 11:59, 12:29, 12:59, 13:31, 14:03, 14:31, 14:59, 15:27, 16:01, 16:35 |
Saturdays | 10:04, 10:39, 11:14, 11:49, 12:23, 12:53, 13:23, 13:53, 14:23, 14:53, 15:23, 15:53, 16:23, 16:53, 17:23, 17:53, 18:26, 18:59, 19:32, 20:05 |
Sundays / Public Holidays | 10:05, 10:34, 11:04, 11:34, 12:06, 12:41, 13:16, 13:46, 14:16, 14:46, 15:14, 15:42, 16:11, 16:40, 17:09, 17:39, 18:09, 18:39, 19:08, 19:37, 20:06 |
From Kampong Bahru Bus Terminal | |
Weekdays | 10:58, 11:28, 11:59, 12:29, 13:00, 13:27, 13:54, 14:21, 14:53, 15:25, 15:56, 16:27, 16:58 |
Saturdays | 11:00, 11:33, 12:07, 12:40, 13:14, 13:46, 14:18, 14:47, 15:16, 15:46, 16:16, 16:46, 17:15, 17:44, 18:15, 18:47, 19:19, 19:50, 20:22, 20:55, 21:27, 22:00 |
Sundays / Public Holidays | 11:00, 11:31, 12:02, 12:33, 13:05, 13:37, 14:06, 14:35, 15:04, 15:33, 16:03, 16:32, 17:02, 17:32, 18:02, 18:31, 19:00, 19:29, 19:58, 20:28, 20:59, 21:30, 22:00 |
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Poster Gallery
Operator History
- 2005 – Present: SBS Transit Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2023 under the Bedok Bus Package.
Route History
- 2005 (21 Jan): Introduced between Bedok North Avenue 3 and New Bridge Road Ter. Charges flat fares.
- 2006: Skips a pair of abolished bus stops outside and opposite Bedok Green Sec Sch along Bedok North Ave 3
- 2014 (03 Dec): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
- 2018 (10 Mar): Amended to Kampong Bahru Ter
- 2020 (15 Apr – 01 Jun): Temporarily suspended due to Singapore COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Measures.
- 2020 (02 Jun): Suspended until further notice
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