Code: RCN

I visited Runcorn station on 4 September 2018.

Services

Runcorn is located on the Beenleigh line and is served by train services travelling from Beenleigh to Bowen Hills with many continuing to Ferny Grove. Runcorn is located 19 km from Roma Street and the approximate travel time is 35 minutes.

Fares

Runcorn is situated in zone 2 meaning the fares between Runcorn and Roma Street are:

History

Runcorn station opened in 1889 at the same time as the line. The line was electrified to on 18 September 1982 from Roma Street to Kingston. In 2008, the station was upgraded as part of the Salisbury to Kuraby triplication project which included converting the eastern platform to an island and a new footbridge with lifts.

Runcorn was named after the homonymous suburb of Runcorn which was named after Rev McLaren’s (who was an early settler in the area) farm which was named after the town in Cheshire, England.

Platforms

Runcorn station has three platforms consisting of an island platform and a side platform. Platforms 1 is for inbound services, platform 3 is for outbound services and platform 2 is for some peak hour services.

Access

Runcorn station has three station entrances. One is on Beenleigh Road, one is from the carpark on Nathan Road and one is from the Nathan Road level crossing.

Runcorn station does have disability access.

Bus Connections

There are bus stops nearby on Beenleigh Road serving nearby suburbs. The route that serves Runcorn is route 152.

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