Hendra station opened on 3 September 1882 coinciding with the opening of the Pinkenba line. On 6 February 1988, the line was electrified to Eagle Farm. On 27 September 1993 the line was closed as part of a rationalization of the rail network closing unprofitable railway lines and the line was replaced by a bus service. Trains would only travel to Doomben on race days. Regular services returned on 27 January 1998, but only as far as Doomben.
Hendra station was named after the town in Cornwall.
Hendra station has two platforms consisting of two side platforms however only one is still in use. All services arrive and depart from platform 1.
Hendra station has three station entrances. One is on Zillman Road, one is on Chermside Street and one is on Lethem Street.
Hendra station does have disability access.
There are bus stops nearby on Zillman Road serving nearby suburbs. The route that serves Hendra are is route 300.