There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Main Beach by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Runcorn station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bnvl
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
1h 22m$2Bus, line 704 bus
- Take the bus from Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68 to Beenleigh station, stop Bbus
- Take the bus from Beenleigh station, stop A to Helensvale L1 bus stopbus
- Take the bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenuebus 704
2h 12m$3Drive 63.2 km
- Drive from Runcorn to Main Beachcar 63.2 km
46 min$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Main Beachtaxi 63.2 km
46 min$190–230Train, line 704 bus
- Take the train from Runcorn station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bnvl
- Take the bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenuebus 704
1h 40m$2
Runcorn to Main Beach by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Main Beach is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68 and arriving at Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue via Beenleigh station, stop A and Helensvale stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station, platform 1 and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Runcorn and Main Beach is 62 km. The road distance is 63.2 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Main Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 22m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Runcorn to Main Beach, including transfers.
Runcorn to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68 station.
Runcorn to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Runcorn station, platform 1.
Runcorn to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Beenleigh station, stop B.
What companies run services between Runcorn, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68 to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue via Beenleigh station, stop A, Helensvale L1 bus stop, and Helensvale stop D in around 2h 12m.
Train from Runcorn station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Runcorn station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68 to Beenleigh station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Beenleigh station, stop A to Helensvale L1 bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Main Beach is 63 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Runcorn to Main Beach.
There are 2793+ hotels available in Main Beach.


