Go-Ahead Bus Service 36 is a loop service operating between Changi Airport and Tomlinson Road, passing through Marine Parade, Suntec City and Orchard, with express sectors along the East Coast Parkway (ECP). It is the only direct bus service between Changi Airport and the City areas.
Bus Service 36 passes through all Passenger Terminal Buildings (PTBs) of Changi Airport, serving Terminals 3, 1, 2 then 4 in sequence. The official route terminus is Terminal 2 where drivers are swapped, but passengers on are allowed to continue their journey without having to disembark or incur a new ride.
Alight at Changi Airport Terminal 1 for direct access to Jewel Changi Airport through the arrival hall.
↺ Tomlinson Rd (Loop)
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
Changi Airport Terminal 2 ↺ Tomlinson Road (Loop) | |||||||||||
| Passes Through | ECP, Marine Parade Rd, Suntec City, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut, Orchard | |||||||||||
| Route Length | 52.7 km | |||||||||||
| Travelling Time | 145 mins | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| BCM Route Package | Loyang Bus Package | |||||||||||
| Current Operator | Go Ahead Singapore Pte Ltd (Go-Ahead Singapore) |
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| Current Depot | Loyang Bus Depot | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | Single-deck buses | |||||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 3 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Towards City | 06:00 – 23:50 | 05:56 – 23:56 | 05:57 – 23:50 | |||||||||
| Ends at T2 | 00:00 – 00:42 | 00:00 – 00:59 | 00:00 – 00:39 | |||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 1 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Towards City | 06:03 – 23:53 | 05:59 – 23:59 | 06:01 – 23:53 | |||||||||
| Ends at T2 | 00:00 – 00:45 | 00:00 – 01:02 | 00:00 – 00:41 | |||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 2 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Service 36 (Full Route) | 06:00 – 22:50 | 06:00 – 22:52 | 06:00 – 22:53 | |||||||||
| Service 36A (Ends at Tomlinson Rd) | 23:00 – 23:58 | 23:02 – 00:04 | 23:04 – 23:58 | |||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 4 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Service 36 (Full Route) | 06:08 – 22:58 | 06:08 – 23:00 | 06:08 – 23:01 | |||||||||
| Service 36A (Ends at Tomlinson Rd) | 23:08 – 00:06 | 23:10 – 00:12 | 23:12 – 00:06 | |||||||||
| Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
| Loop Service | 6:30am–8.30am | 8.31am–4.59pm | 5.00pm–7.00pm | After 7.00pm | ||||||||
| 8 mins | 8 – 11 mins | 8 – 10 mins | 8 – 12 mins | |||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges regular distance fares |
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Service 36 is a popular route for commuters travelling between Marine Parade and the City, and thus encounters high demand during weekday peak hours and weekends between these sectors. This connection is also served by Service 16, which travels along a different route via Nicoll Highway and Tanjong Katong.
From Changi Airport, Service 36 is also the only direct bus route that connects to the City. However, the long travel time compared to other transport modes ( East-West Line, Airport-City shuttle, or taxi services) makes it a less popular option among commuters.
Take note that Service 36 does not call at Airport Blvd (Near SATS Flight Kitchen). It is also the sole bus service to stop at ECP (Aft E.C. Sea Sports Club) bus stop within Carpark F3 of East Coast Park, the only bus stop along the ECP.
Daily Operations
Bus Service 36 operates as a continuous loop, where passengers need not disembark at the terminus (Changi Airport Terminal 2). Instead, buses layover for a short duration at Terminal 2, with a change of Bus Captain before continuing the journey. Passengers wishing to continue their journey after Terminal 2 can remain onboard the bus while another driver takes over, without incurring a new ride. This practice is referred to as clowbus (crew layover without bus), where bus drivers rotate themselves between buses and do not stick to a permanent bus for the day.
Service 36 is also the only route to terminate at Changi Airport; all other public bus services loop at the Airport. During the late night hours, Service 36 operates half-trips terminating in the City as Short Trip 36A. Demand for Service 36 is concentrated between Marine Parade and the City, and this sector is enhanced by Short Trip 36B during the peak hours.
Finally, for certain trips that terminate at Changi Airport Terminal 2, the T suffix is used, and buses operate as Service 36T.
Service 36 is also prone to delays and bus bunching, due to its relatively long route and road congestion in the City areas.
Changi Airport operations:
Service 36 serves Changi Airport Terminals 3, 1, 2 & 4 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. 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 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 as well.
MRT Stations served:
- CG2 Changi Airport
- CC4DT15 Promenade
- CC3 Esplanade
- EW13NS25 City Hall
- CC2 Bras Basah
- DT21 Bencoolen
- NS24NE6CC1 Dhoby Ghaut
- NS23 Somerset
- NS22TE14 Orchard
Special Departures:
- Tomlinson Road (Aft Cuscaden Rd) → Changi Airport Ter 2
Mondays – Thursdays: 05:30, 05:38, 05:46, 05:54, 06:01, 06:08, 06:15, 06:23, 06:30, 06:45, 06:53, 07:19, 15:31 & 15:41
Fridays: 05:30, 05:37, 05:44, 05:51, 05:58, 06:05, 06:12, 06:19, 06:26, 06:33, 06:40, 06:46, 06:53 & 16:20
Saturdays: 05:30, 05:40, 05:50, 06:06, 06:16, 06:25, 06:35 & 06:45
Sundays / Public Holidays: 05:30, 05:40, 05:50, 06:00, 06:10, 06:20, 06:30, 06:40 & 06:50
- PTB3 Basement (Changi Airport Ter 3) → Changi Airport Ter 2
Weekdays: 06:00
Saturdays: 05:56
Sundays & Public Holidays: 05:57
Terminating Trips
- Service 36T: Changi Airport Terminal 2↺ Tomlinson Road (Loop)
Terminates at Changi Airport Terminal 2
Will not continue towards the City after arriving at T2.
Short-Trip Services:
- Service 36A: Changi Airport Ter 2 → Tomlinson Rd (Aft Cuscaden Rd)
Mondays – Thursdays: 23:02 – 23:58
Fridays: 22:58 – 23:58
Saturdays: 23:03 – 00:04
Sundays / Public Holidays: 23:04 – 23:58 - Service 36B: Marine Parade Road (Lagoon View) → Siglap Road (Bef Seaside Residences), via Tomlinson Road
Weekdays (Mon – Thu): 08:01, 08:09, 08:17, 08:25, 10:12, 10:22, 15:11, 15:19, 17:33 & 17:41
Weekdays (Fri): 07:58, 08:12, 08:27, 10:18, 15:15 & 17:35
Gallery (Go-Ahead Singapore):
Service 36
Service 36T
Poster Gallery:
Gallery (SBS Transit):
Operator History:
- 01 Dec 1997 – 31 Oct 2001: Singapore Bus Services Ltd
- 01 Nov 2001 – 17 Sep 2016: SBS Transit Ltd
- 18 Sep 2016 – Present: Go Ahead Singapore Pte Ltd (formerly known as Go Ahead Loyang Pte Ltd)
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2026 under the Loyang Bus Package.
History:
Service 36
- 1997 (01 Dec): Re-numbered from Service 16E between Bt Merah Int and Changi Airport as a peak hour one-directional semi-express service on weekdays
- 1998 (06 Sep): Amended to loop at Tomlinson Rd, amended to ply Marine Parade Rd/Siglap Link, Amber Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Marina Centre and converted to a full day trunk service
- 2000: Serves new bus stop opposite SATS Flight Kitchen along Airport Blvd
- 2002 (07 Jul): Skips the bus stop outside Orchard Emerald along Orchard Rd
- 2003: Serves additional bus stop opposite Mandarin Gdns along Siglap Rd
- 2005 (02 Jul): Amended to ply Grange Rd with the partial closure of Somerset Rd
- 2007: Serves additional bus stop outside Victoria Sch along Marine Parade Rd
- 2007 (11 Nov): Amended to serve Changi Airport PTB3
- 2009 (03 Dec): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus service ( WAB)
- 2013 (28 Jul): Serves new pair of bus stops outside One Amber and outside Tg Katong Rd South Playground along Tg Katong Rd South
- 2016 (18 Sep): Operations transferred to Go Ahead Loyang Pte Ltd from SBS Transit Ltd
- 2017 (22 Oct): Amended to serve Changi Airport PTB4
Service 36T
- 2018 (Jul): Introduced as trips of Service 36 terminating at Changi Airport PTB2
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36 is a popular airport as we know but it is still a public bus for regular commuters. As such travellers to airport should not hog seats with their large luggage bags. Especially when there is ample space to put their bags away from seats. As seniors I find they sit as priority seats with their bags and don’t move when seniors board.. bus drivers should remind them to store their bags properly and not occupy the foursome area most of the time.
ReplyI’m very sure 36 will be amended away from Marine Parade very soon when TEL4 opens since Marine Parade residents will not need to rely on 36/66 alone for direct city connection.
As a plus, if 36 can be amended to bypass Marine Parade and just continue on ECP, travel times will be way faster from Changi to City, making it a popular service for many.
Reply66 doesnt go to marine parade. It doesnt even serve the east anymore
ReplyWoops I mean 16
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