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Getting Around

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is located at 21 Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 529757.

You can reach TP via the following routes via car, MRT or Bus. Download the location map (PDF:156KB).

By Car

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  • Get off the expressway from Exit 4B into Tampines North Flyover
  • Go straight into Simei Avenue
  • Turn left into Tampines Avenue 1
  • Get off the expressway from EXIT 8B
    (Bedok Reservoir)
  • Go straight into Bedok North Road and then into Tampines Avenue 10
  • Turn right into Tampines Ave 1
  • Turn into Xilin Avenue towards Simei Avenue
  • Turn left into Tampines Ave 1
  • Come out from Exit 5 into Tampines Ave 10
  • Turn left into Tampines Ave 1

By MRT

  • Alight @ Tampines MRT Station, and transfer to Bus 8, 23, or 69 at the Tampines Bus Interchange
  • Alight @ Bedok MRT Station, and transfer to Bus 69 at the Bedok Bus Interchange

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By Bus

There are five buses serving TP:

  • BUS 8 from Tampines Interchange/ Toa Payoh Interchange
  • BUS 15 from Eunos Interchange/ Pasir Ris Interchange
  • BUS 23 from Tampines Interchange, looping from Rochor Canal Road
  • BUS 69 from Tampines Interchange/ Bedok Interchange
  • BUS 518 from Pasir Ris Interchange, looping from Orchard Road

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Shuttle Bus Services

Shuttle bus services to TP are available at the following locations:

Route First BusLast BusAverage Interval Time* Pick-up Points

Bedok

8.15 am

8.40 am

5 mins

  1. Outside Bedok Interchange, Blk 409 (Opposite Bedok Central Post Office)
  2. Bedok North Avenue 3, Blk 403
  3. Bedok North Avenue 3 Blk 506
  4. Bedok North Avenue 3, opposite Blk 761
  5. Bedok Reservoir Road, opposite Bedok Reservoir View

Hougang

8.00 am

8.20 am

5 - 10 mins

Outside Hougang MRT Station – Exit B, Pick-up bay.

Marine Parade

8.15 am

8.25 am

10 mins

  1. Marine Parade Road (bus stop opposite Blk 74 Marine Drive)
  2. Marine Crescent, Blk 45
  3. Marine Parade Road, opposite Marine Parade NPC

Pasir Ris

8.00 am

8.20 am

5 mins

  1. Pasir Ris Drive 2, Loyang Point (Bus stop number B02)
  2. Pasir Ris Street 21, Blk 226
  3. Pasir Ris Street 41, Blk 453
  4. Pasir Ris Drive 6, Blk 446
  5. Pasir Ris Street 52, Blk 519
  6. Pasir Ris Drive 12, Blk 751

Sengkang

8.00 am

8.20 am

5 - 10 mins

Behind Sengkang MRT Station/ Bus Interchange, Pick-up bay. View location Shuttle Bus Services - Sengkang Shuttle Bus Services - Sengkang photo .

Serangoon

8.00 am

8.20 am

5 - 10 mins

Outside Crestar Building, Upper Serangoon Road.

Tampines

8.05 am

8.44 am

3 - 5 mins

  1. Waiting area outside Tampines MRT Station, near Tampines 1
  2. Tampines Avenue 4, outside Blk 245
  3. Tampines Avenue 4, opposite Century Square
  4. Tampines Avenue 1, Safra

TP will subsidise the fare for each trip. You will only pay a nominal fare for this service. Currently, all 7 services will be offered free until further notice.

The shuttle bus services will operate from Monday to Friday during the following period excluding Public Holidays.

  • 24 Oct to 9 Dec 2011
  • 3 Jan to 17 Feb 2012
  • 24 Feb to 2 Mar 2012
  • 23 Apr to 1 Jun 2012
  • 25 Jun to 17 Aug 2012
  • 24 Aug to 31 Aug 2012

General Information

  • Arrival timings may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions
  • Passengers must be seated at all times. No standees are allowed on bus.

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Dial-A-Cab in TP

TP has signed-up with CityCab for the AutoDial Service. This service provides the no-talk, just-action way to book a cab with the 6552-5252 hotline.

Pickup PointsBooking Procedure

We have designated 8 pick-up points and the numbers allocated to them for the taxi service are as follows:

  1. Central Guard House at Admin Block
  2. Car porch of School of Engineering
  3. Loading Bay of West Wing Administration Block, opposite Lobby D
  4. Loading Bay of East Wing Administration Block, opposite Lobby C
  5. Lobby of School of Business near Library
  6. Lobby of Block 41, Temasek Green
  7. Lobby of Block 43, Temasek Green
  8. Lobby of Block 45, Temasek Green
  1. Dial 6552-5252
  2. Enter 6010 and # as account reference number
  3. Enter Pick-Up Number

    Note: Enter only ONE pick-up number, e.g. enter 1 for cab to pick you up at Central Guard House, or enter 6 for Block 41, Temasek Green

  4. Enter 0 as destination number
  5. Enter #
  6. Taxi number will be announced while you hold on to the line

Points to note:

  • A booking fee of $3.00 and all other approved surcharges are applicable.
  • Hanging up the phone before confirmation of taxi number will cancel the booking.
  • Call 6552-7202 for any clarification or cancellation of booking.
  • Cabcharge and other major credit cards are also accepted.
  • Signages on the booking procedure have been put up at all pick-up points and at public phone booths along the HorseShoe, Plaza Level, as well as in the Audi Foyer.

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