How to get from Central to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)

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Lok Ma Chau is the East Rail line's other border station, a footbridge away from Futian Port and the Shenzhen Metro: the handiest crossing for Futian. From Central, take the MTR to Admiralty and the East Rail line north.

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The short answer

  • Fastest: Island Line → East Rail Line · 54 min · HK$52.2
  • Fewest changes: East Rail Line · 61 min · HK$52.2

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How to get from Central to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)

Ways to get there

Planned for a weekday at 10 am with today's timetables. Fares are Octopus fares in HK dollars.

54 min · 1 change

Fastest

Island LineEast Rail Line

  1. Walk 1 min to Central
  2. Island Line (towards Chai Wan): Central → Admiralty · 1 stop · 2 min
  3. Walk 2 min to Admiralty
  4. East Rail Line (towards Lok Ma Chau): Admiralty → Lok Ma Chau · 13 stops · 46 min
  5. Walk 1 min to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)

Adult HK$52.2 · Child HK$26.2 · Senior HK$52.2

61 min · No changes

Fewest changes

East Rail Line

  1. Walk 14 min to Admiralty · go in at Exit B (Drake Street)
  2. East Rail Line (towards Lok Ma Chau): Admiralty → Lok Ma Chau · 13 stops · 46 min
  3. Walk 1 min to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)

Adult HK$52.2 · Child HK$26.2 · Senior HK$52.2

Step-free route

For wheelchairs, prams and heavy luggage: lifts and level access only, with no minibuses or trams.

54 min · 1 change

Island LineEast Rail Line

  1. Walk 1 min to Central
  2. Island Line (towards Chai Wan): Central → Admiralty · 1 stop · 2 min
  3. Walk 2 min to Admiralty
  4. East Rail Line (towards Lok Ma Chau): Admiralty → Lok Ma Chau · 13 stops · 46 min
  5. Walk 1 min to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)

Adult HK$52.2 · Child HK$26.2 · Senior HK$52.2

Good to know

  • East Rail trains split after Sheung Shui: some go to Lo Wu, some to Lok Ma Chau. Check the destination on the platform screen before you board.
  • On the Shenzhen side, Futian Port leads straight into Futian Checkpoint station on the Shenzhen Metro.
  • East Rail trains have a first-class car with more space; tap your Octopus on the reader at the car door as well as at the gates.

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Questions

How do I get from Central to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)?

The quickest way is Island Line → East Rail Line, about 54 minutes and HK$52.2 for an adult with Octopus.

How long does it take from Central to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)?

About 54 to 61 minutes on a weekday morning, depending on which way you go.

How much does it cost from Central to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)?

From HK$52.2 for an adult paying by Octopus. On the same route children pay HK$26.2 and seniors HK$52.2.

Is there a step-free route from Central to Lok Ma Chau (Futian border)?

Yes: Island Line → East Rail Line, about 54 minutes, using lifts and level access all the way.

How this guide is made

Routes, journey times and fares on this page are planned every day from the Transport Department's and the MTR's official open data on DATA.GOV.HK, and were last updated on 10 October 2026. Live departure times in the planner come from the operators' own feeds. The tips are our own.

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