There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Southport by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2tram L1
1h 6m$2Drive 58.9 km
- Drive from Runcorn to Southportcar 58.9 km
41 min$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Southporttaxi 58.9 km
41 min$170–220Train, tram via Runcorn station, platform 1
- Take the train from Runcorn station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bnvl
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2tram L1
1h 12m$2
Runcorn to Southport by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Southport is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Southport is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Altandi station, platform 1 and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Runcorn and Southport is 59 km. The road distance is 58.9 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Southport without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 6m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Runcorn to Southport, including transfers.
Runcorn to Southport train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.
Runcorn to Southport train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Southport is 59 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Runcorn to Southport.
There are 2540+ hotels available in Southport.
What companies run services between Runcorn, QLD, Australia and Southport, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Runcorn to Southport. However, you can take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Queen Street station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Runcorn to Southport in around 41 min.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Runcorn station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
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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