Where does SBS Transit Bus Service 117 go, and which interesting places can you visit? Bus 117 runs between Punggol Coast Bus Interchange and Sembawang Bus Interchange, passing One Punggol, Seletar Aerospace Park, Yishun and Canberra. It links a new digital district with a heritage-rich aerospace estate and established northern town centres.

This Bus Guide is for people who want to know where to go on Bus 117, what to do at an appropriate stop and what the published route actually promises. It shows bus stop codes, practical outing ideas and the important difference between 117 and the weekday 117M variant.

An important 2025 change still matters in 2026: Bus 117 no longer starts from the old Punggol Bus Interchange. LTA extended 117 and 117M to Punggol Coast Integrated Transport Hub on 29 June 2025. If you are standing at Punggol MRT (NE17), do not automatically search for 117 inside the old interchange.

Start here: what route does the bus really serve?

SBS Transit Bus 117 serves Punggol Coast Int (69009) and Sembawang Int (58009). The Punggol Coast-to-Sembawang direction calls at Teck Lee LRT, Opp One Punggol, roadside stops near the older Punggol town centre, Seletar Aerospace Park, parts of Yishun, Khatib MRT, Yishun MRT, Canberra MRT, Sembawang MRT and Sun Plaza. This is a useful route for selected outings; it is not a direct shuttle to every attraction in the north.

Verified bus service facts (31 October 2026)

• Operator: SBS Transit.
• Updated terminal: Punggol Coast Bus Interchange since 29 June 2025, not Punggol Bus Interchange.
• Other terminal: Sembawang Bus Interchange, near Sembawang MRT.
• 117 versus 117M: 117M is a separate weekday peak-period variant; the Seletar Aerospace Park street routing is not identical.
• Weekday timetable nuance: SBS lists the first regular 117 from Punggol Coast at 8.15am, with the 117M peak service beginning earlier. Do not combine both first-bus times into a fictional continuous timetable.
• For visitors: The best stops are the ones you can map to an actual publicly accessible purpose, not workplaces with restricted gates.

Interesting places and the stop codes to use

Each stop code below is taken from the relevant published operator direction. A stop is not a venue entrance: allow for legal road crossings, walking, accessibility needs and any entrance conditions. The return journey may require a different stop code.

Where you could go	Operator stop and direction	What to do, and what not to assume
Punggol Coast MRT, mall and digital district	69009 Punggol Coast Int	Explore public transfer areas and retail; SIT/office buildings have separate entry conditions.
Teck Lee LRT and nearby public district spaces	65739 Teck Lee Stn Exit A (towards Sembawang)	Compare a bus and LRT connection; keep off construction and campus-restricted areas.
One Punggol community hub	65481 Opp One Punggol (towards Sembawang)	Food, public services and community programmes; use a marked crossing and check opening hours.
Seletar Aerospace Park, early section	68091 Aft Baker St	A starting point to map public park, heritage and dining areas; not every point of interest is beside the stop.
Seletar Aerospace Park, western section	68141 Opp JTC Aviation Two	Observe the industrial district from public spaces only; check safe access towards any intended heritage venue.
Yishun sports and Khatib area	59031 Opp Yishun Sports Hall; 59041 Khatib Stn Exit A	A useful sports-facility area or rail transfer, subject to facility entry and booking rules.
Yishun town centre	59079 Yishun Stn	Use the town-centre amenities and North South Line; allow for the walk to your chosen entrance.
Canberra neighbourhood / MRT	58549 Canberra Stn	A convenient interchange with the North South Line and nearby community services.
Sembawang town centre and Sun Plaza	58251 Sun Plaza/Sembawang Stn; terminal 58009	Shopping or a rail transfer. Sembawang Park is not the same destination as Sembawang Interchange.

Start at Punggol Coast: why the terminal changed

LTA confirms that Punggol Coast Bus Interchange opened on 29 June 2025 and integrated the bus network with Punggol Coast MRT (NE18) and Punggol Coast Mall. Service 117 and 117M were extended there from the earlier Punggol Bus Interchange. This change helps residents of Punggol Digital District access public transport without routing every journey through the older interchange.

The practical instruction is simple: for a trip that begins at the terminal, go to Punggol Coast Int, stop 69009. If you are coming from Punggol MRT or elsewhere in the town, compare the rail or bus connection to the new hub. The route does include roadside stops near the older town centre; that is not the same as boarding within the old interchange.

Once there, an easy short outing is to explore public mall space, identify the separate MRT and bus entrances and study the neighbourhood wayfinding. The adjoining SIT campus and JTC offices are part of the district, but their existence does not turn every building into a walk-in tourist venue.

One Punggol: a low-pressure outing on Bus 117

From Punggol Coast towards Sembawang, the official stop list includes 65481 Opp One Punggol. This gives families a useful reason to try a short ride: a meal, access to public services or an appropriate community event. It is a local stop, not a demand to stay on the bus all the way to Sembawang.

If a child is learning independent route planning, the adult can first show the stop code and the direction, then let the child explain what to look for in the next stop announcement. After alighting, the pair use the designated crossing and agree where to meet if separated. The outing becomes a practical life-skill lesson without adding pressure.

If the original activity is closed, the trip can still be useful as a short public-space visit. Do not promise a particular class or programme without checking its current public listing.

Seletar Aerospace Park: heritage, aviation and nature, with a real last-mile check

JTC describes Seletar Aerospace Park as an unusual combination of aviation industry, restored heritage bungalows, dining, a playground and nature. It highlights The Oval, the Hampstead Wetlands Park area and a heritage trail. It also lists Bus 117 as a public-transport service for the estate.

For the Seletar section, SBS Transit’s ordinary 117 route includes stops such as 68091 Aft Baker St, 68081 Bef Seletar A’space Rise and 68141 Opp JTC Aviation Two. These are operational bus stops. They are not proof that a specific cafe, playground or wetland boardwalk begins at the kerb. Use a pedestrian map to choose the exact public entrance and do not cross industrial service roads without a proper crossing.

The first possible outing is a short heritage look, with lunch at a currently operating public outlet if convenient. The second is an aviation-themed educational walk using JTC’s public heritage information. The third is a nature outing to an accessible public path. All require checking whether your chosen public attraction is actually within a comfortable walk from your stop.

Observe aircraft only from lawful public viewing areas. Never enter an airfield, hangar, business compound or restricted aviation facility to get closer to a photograph. This is a working industrial estate even though some areas welcome visitors. If a venue is private or closed, choose another public activity.

117 versus 117M: why the letter changes the journey

For weekday commuters, the letter M matters. SBS Transit shows 117M operating on weekday peak periods rather than as an all-day weekend service. Its Seletar Aerospace Park stop list includes extra calls through Seletar Aerospace Crescent and Link compared with the ordinary 117. A reader looking up 117 in isolation could therefore misidentify an intermediate stop for a bus labelled 117M.

There is also a departure-time trap. On the operator pages reviewed, regular Service 117 from Punggol Coast lists a weekday first bus of 8.15am, while the 117M page lists a morning service beginning earlier. The operator’s 117M page has both headline first/last rows and a more specific peak-hour operating note. Rather than guessing at a seamless timetable, read the current variant-specific information or live arrivals for your intended departure.

For a leisure outing at an ordinary weekend time, do not use a weekday-only 117M stop pattern as your itinerary. For a weekday commute, check the exact letter displayed on the bus and your stop after Seletar’s branching roads.

This is not a technicality. It is the difference between reaching the right workplace stop and discovering that the bus used a different internal road.

Yishun and Khatib: an ordinary trip can have a useful destination

After leaving Seletar, 117 passes through Yishun and Khatib, including the Yishun Sports Hall area (59031 from Punggol Coast), Khatib MRT (59041) and Yishun MRT (59079). These are practical stops for a booked sports activity, shopping, meeting someone or transferring to the North South Line.

Check the exact sports venue and access conditions before travelling; the bus stop’s name alone does not confirm a public swimming slot or a vacant court. If you are going to Yishun town centre for errands, consider whether alighting near Yishun MRT is enough instead of staying on to Sembawang.

For transport-learning purposes, compare an entirely bus-based journey with the North East Line–North South Line alternative. A direct bus may be simpler for someone whose home is next to a 117 stop, while rail can be better for another starting point. The route number alone cannot answer the ‘fastest’ question.

Canberra and Sembawang: a gentle northern-town ending

Service 117 calls at 58549 Canberra Stn and proceeds towards 58251 Sun Plaza/Sembawang Stn before Sembawang Interchange (58009). These stops offer clear practical purposes: a neighbourhood meal, a North South Line connection or a visit to publicly accessible town-centre shops.

A common mistaken assumption is that a bus to Sembawang Interchange takes you directly to Sembawang Park on the coast. It does not follow from the terminal name. A park visit needs its own onward route. If the park is your main destination, start with the park entrance and find the complete bus/rail/walk route.

It is also not necessary to ride end-to-end to feel the character of the route. An outing to Seletar Aerospace Park offers a very different experience from a town-centre errand in Yishun or Sembawang. Choose one purpose, not a marathon.

An easy way to plan the return journey

Always write down three things: the stop code you plan to leave from, the bus direction you need, and whether the service displayed is 117 or 117M. Reverse-direction stops can have different names and codes even when they appear across the road from the outbound shelter.

If your destination is Seletar Aerospace Park, check the exact street your return stop is on. Its roads serve industrial sites, heritage areas and public attractions at different distances. Wait at authorised bus stops and keep away from loading areas.

Use the official SBS Transit stop list to verify a route, and the current journey planner or arrivals on the day to estimate when you should leave a venue. This guide deliberately avoids promising a fixed travel time between Punggol Coast and Sembawang, because it depends on traffic, boarding point and time of day.

Three suggested trips with a clear purpose

The Punggol Coast and One Punggol short circuit

Start at Punggol Coast Interchange (69009), use the 117 direction towards Sembawang, alight at 65481 Opp One Punggol and enjoy a public community activity. Return by a verified bus or rail connection after checking the pedestrian crossing. This is suitable for a low-stress family trial.

Seletar aviation and heritage afternoon

First choose a public destination listed by JTC—perhaps a heritage point or a dining spot at The Oval. Then map its walking route from an actual Service 117 stop, rather than choosing the first stop labelled Seletar. Travel during a suitable period, respect restricted areas and use public routes home.

A northern town centre visit

Ride 117 to Yishun, Canberra or Sembawang according to one specific purpose such as shopping, a meeting or a train transfer. Compare the total return options before extending the trip. The right endpoint is the one you actually need, not necessarily the final terminus.

Troubleshooting: fix the journey before it becomes a problem

• Waiting at old Punggol Interchange: The 117 terminal moved to Punggol Coast in June 2025. Use stop 69009 for terminal boarding.
• Confusing 117 and 117M: Read the bus display and the correct operator variant-specific street list.
• Assuming 117M operates weekends: Operator guidance identifies it as a weekday peak service.
• Trying to enter an aviation site: Use only publicly accessible parks, food outlets and heritage trails; industrial gates remain restricted.
• Assuming every Seletar landmark is at a bus stop: Map the actual pedestrian path to the venue entrance before travelling.
• Incorrect park destination: Sembawang Interchange and Sembawang Park are not the same location.
• Confusing timetable rows: First and last bus times depend on terminal, day and variant, not a single generic time for all of Bus 117.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bus 117 start at Punggol Bus Interchange?

No. Since 29 June 2025, the 117/117M service origin was extended to Punggol Coast Integrated Transport Hub; the current terminal stop is 69009.

Where does Bus 117 end?

Sembawang Bus Interchange (58009) in one direction and Punggol Coast Bus Interchange (69009) in the other.

Does Bus 117 go to Seletar Aerospace Park?

Yes, SBS Transit lists several stops within the estate and JTC names Service 117 among transport connections. Map the remaining walk to The Oval, wetlands or another public location.

Can Bus 117 take me to Sembawang Park?

Not directly on the published 117 terminal description. Sembawang Park is a separate coastal destination needing an onward journey.

What is Bus 117M?

A weekday peak-period variant that serves an altered street pattern in Seletar Aerospace Park. It should not be assumed to operate at all weekend hours.

Does Bus 117 go to One Punggol?

It serves 65481 Opp One Punggol in the Punggol Coast-to-Sembawang direction.

Can I take Bus 117 to Khatib MRT?

Yes, 59041 Khatib Stn Exit A is listed in the Punggol Coast-to-Sembawang direction.

Which Bus 117 stop is near Canberra MRT?

The outbound list includes 58549 Canberra Stn. Confirm the reverse-direction stop separately.

Does Bus 117 run early in the morning on weekdays?

Be precise about variant: the operator lists regular 117’s weekday first bus later than 117M’s morning peak service. Check current 117 and 117M details and live arrivals.

Can families enjoy Seletar Aerospace Park without a car?

Some public areas can be reached using buses and walking, but the distances and industrial access routes should be checked before promising a comfortable trip.

Official source links and related guides

• SBS Transit: official Service 117 routes and schedules
• SBS Transit: Service 117M weekday peak variant
• LTA: 2025 route extension for Service 117/117M to Punggol Coast
• LTA: Punggol Coast Integrated Transport Hub
• JTC: Seletar Aerospace Park heritage, The Oval, wetlands and bus connections

Compare nearby Singapore public transport outings: Go-Ahead Service 84G/84W through Punggol; SBS Transit Service 50 from Punggol to Bishan. Go-Ahead Service 118 from Punggol to Expo.

For a wider view of public transport, station connections and courteous travel, explore Top 10 Things to Do in Punggol for Public Transport Explorers.

Accuracy and safety note: Checked against operator-published route information on 31 October 2026. This is a practical visitor guide, not an official timetable or live bus tracker. Routes, diversions, first/last buses, event programmes, weather, entrance rights and individual shop opening hours can change. Use the operator’s live information and the destination’s current official guidance on the day.