Artist’s impressionThe Sen and the MRT in One Line
Hume station (DT4) on the Downtown Line is about 880 metres from The Sen in a straight line on OneMap, and Beauty World station (DT5) is about 1.1 kilometres away; the developer gives each as about three minutes by car.
A bus stop on Jalan Jurong Kechil, right outside the development, has frequent services to Beauty World station, and King Albert Park, two stops along the line from Hume, is to become an interchange with the Cross Island Line.
Stations Near The Sen
| Station | Line | From the site (straight line) |
|---|---|---|
| Hume (DT4) | Downtown Line | About 880 m |
| Beauty World (DT5), Exit B | Downtown Line | About 1.1 km |
| King Albert Park (DT6) | Downtown Line; future Cross Island Line interchange | About 2.2 km |
Straight-line distances measured on OneMap (SLA) from the site; walking routes are longer. Hume opening date and Cross Island Line timing from the Land Transport Authority.
The location page maps the stations and every other distance from the site.
Hume Station and The Sen
Hume station opened on 28 February 2025, filling the gap on the Downtown Line between Hillview and Beauty World, according to the Land Transport Authority. It has two entrances, one on Upper Bukit Timah Road and one on Hume Avenue, with covered links to the nearby bus stops.
Northbound trains from Hume run to Hillview, Cashew and Bukit Panjang; southbound trains run through Beauty World towards the city. The station also brings the Rail Corridor and the Former Ford Factory within easy reach.
Beauty World Station and The Sen
Beauty World station is about 1.1 kilometres from the site and is the neighbourhood’s centre, with Beauty World Centre, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Bukit Timah Plaza and the food centre around it. An integrated transport hub with a bus interchange is being added there.
From Beauty World the Downtown Line runs through King Albert Park and Sixth Avenue to Tan Kah Kee and Botanic Gardens, an interchange with the Circle Line, then Stevens, for the Thomson-East Coast Line, Newton, for the North-South Line, Little India and the city centre.
The Cross Island Line Near The Sen
The second phase of the Cross Island Line will run from Turf City through King Albert Park, where it meets the Downtown Line, to Clementi on the East-West Line and on towards Jurong Lake District. The Land Transport Authority expects it to open in 2032.
For residents of The Sen, that adds a second line two stops from Hume, with direct trains west towards Clementi without a journey into the city first.
Driving and Buses from The Sen
By car, the developer gives about five minutes to the Pan-Island Expressway and about seven to the Bukit Timah Expressway, by way of Upper Bukit Timah Road. There is no private shuttle; the bus stop on Jalan Jurong Kechil outside the development has frequent services to Beauty World station.
The basement car park provides one lot for every home, ten of them with electric-vehicle chargers of 16 kW, plus 60 bicycle lots and a repair station for those who ride to the station.
Schools and Shops Along the Line from The Sen
The Downtown Line from Hume and Beauty World serves the schools of the Bukit Timah corridor, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic is about 1.7 kilometres from the site. Closer to home, the shops and cafes along Jalan Jurong Kechil are a short walk from the gate and The Rail Mall is about 1.2 kilometres away.
The Beauty World guide describes the neighbourhood centre, and the schools guide lists the schools nearby.
Walking and Cycling from The Sen
Not every journey from The Sen needs a train. Bukit Batok Nature Park is about 520 metres from the site, Hindhede Nature Park about 1 kilometre and the main gateway of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve about 1.4 kilometres, all in a straight line on OneMap, so a morning walk or run can start at the gate, and Bukit Timah Shopping Centre is about 1 kilometre away for an errand on foot.
The Rail Corridor, a continuous 24-kilometre green trail along the old railway line, and Rifle Range Nature Park are within about two kilometres. For those who ride, the development has 60 bicycle lots and a bicycle repair station at Sen Arrival, and the parks and nature guide describes the trails.
Planning the Commute from The Sen
Distances on OneMap are straight lines measured from the site to the station, and the walk follows the roads, so it is longer. The MRT and transport guide sets out each route station by station, and the Sales Concierge can go through the journeys that matter to a household when sending the e-brochure.
Showflat viewings are arranged by appointment through the Sales Concierge.
This article is general information as at the date shown and is not financial, legal or tax advice. Statutory figures are from IRAS, MAS and MOE where stated; particulars of The Sen are from the developer’s brochure, factsheet, FAQs and plans, and distances from OneMap. Sources: the Land Transport Authority (Hume station, Cross Island Line Phase 2); OneMap (distances); the developer’s brochure (drive times).
Talk to The Sen Sales Concierge
The Sales Concierge sends the price list on request, the homes still available and the e-brochure for The Sen. Showflat viewings are arranged by appointment through the Sales Concierge.