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How to get from Helensvale Station to Birkdale by bus and train?

From Helensvale Station to Birkdale by bus and train

To get from Helensvale Station to Birkdale in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the VLBN train from Helensvale Station station to Fruitgrove Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 262 bus from Upper Mt Gravatt Station, Platform 2 station to Finucane Road at Moreton Institute Of Tafe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$6.98.

201minA$6.98
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 150150
Bus - 262262
Walk to Birkdale
Leaves from Helensvale Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensvale Station
  • 2
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fruitgrove Station
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station
    ID 005786
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Queen Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Mt Gravatt Station, Platform 1
    ID 010822
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Mt Gravatt Station, Platform 2
    ID 010821
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    Capalaba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finucane Road at Moreton Institute Of Tafe
    ID 310319
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkdale
    Walk to
    Birkdale
    3.93 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Helensvale Station to Birkdale by bus and train via VLBN, 140 and 262

To get from Helensvale Station to Birkdale in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the VLBN train from Helensvale Station station to Altandi Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 140 bus and finally take the 262 bus from Griffith University Station, Platform 2 station to Finucane Road at Moreton Institute Of Tafe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$6.98.

171minA$6.98
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 140140
Bus - 262262
Walk to Birkdale
Leaves from Helensvale Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensvale Station
  • 2
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altandi Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mains Rd at Altandi, Stop 68
    ID 015764
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Queen Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith University Station, Platform 1
    ID 010820
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Griffith University Station, Platform 2
    ID 010819
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    Capalaba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finucane Road at Moreton Institute Of Tafe
    ID 310319
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkdale
    Walk to
    Birkdale
    3.93 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Helensvale Station to Birkdale

The distance between Helensvale Station, Brisbane and Birkdale, Brisbane is approximately 82.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensvale Station to Birkdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Helensvale Station

Helensvale Station is located at Helensvale Station, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Helensvale Stop D.

Bus stations close to Helensvale Station:

  • Helensvale Stop D
  • Helensvale Stop C
  • Helensvale Stop E

Public transport stations close to Birkdale, Brisbane

Birkdale is located at Birkdale, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Prins Willem Alexander Village.

Train stations close to Birkdale:

  • Wellington Point Station
  • Birkdale Station
  • Lota Station

Bus stations close to Birkdale:

  • Prins Willem Alexander Village
  • Birkdale Rd at Edwardson Court
  • Collingwood Rd at Redlands Mobile Village

Alternative route from Helensvale Station to Birkdale by bus and train via VLBN, 140 and 262

To get from Helensvale Station to Birkdale in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the VLBN train from Helensvale Station station to Altandi Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 140 bus and finally take the 262 bus from Griffith University Station, Platform 2 station to Finucane Road at Moreton Institute Of Tafe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$6.98.

171minA$6.98
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 140140
Bus - 262262
Walk to Birkdale
Leaves from Helensvale Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensvale Station
  • 2
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altandi Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mains Rd at Altandi, Stop 68
    ID 015764
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Queen Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith University Station, Platform 1
    ID 010820
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Griffith University Station, Platform 2
    ID 010819
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 262262
    Wait for bus
    262
    Capalaba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finucane Road at Moreton Institute Of Tafe
    ID 310319
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkdale
    Walk to
    Birkdale
    3.93 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Helensvale Station to Birkdale?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line VLBN, Bus line 150, Bus line 262.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Helensvale Station to Birkdale?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line VLBN, Bus line 140, Bus line 262.

  • Is there a direct train between Helensvale Station and Birkdale?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Helensvale Station to Birkdale?

    The VLBN train line goes from Banoon Station station near Helensvale Station in Helensvale to Fruitgrove Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Fruitgrove Station station near Birkdale in Brisbane.

  • How long does it take to travel from Helensvale Station to Birkdale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Helensvale Station in Helensvale and Birkdale in Brisbane by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Helensvale Station to get to Birkdale?

    Get on the VLBN train from the Banoon Station station near Helensvale Station in Helensvale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Helensvale Station and Birkdale?

    Get off the train at the Fruitgrove Station stop, which is closest to Birkdale in Brisbane.

  • How much is the train fare from Helensvale Station to Birkdale?

    The ride from Helensvale Station to Birkdale costs A$6.98.