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South Brisbane railway station

South Brisbane
South-Brisbane-Railway-Station.jpg
Station front in October 2005
Location Grey Street, South Brisbane
Coordinates 27°28′30″S 153°01′07″E / 27.4750°S 153.0186°E / -27.4750; 153.0186Coordinates: 27°28′30″S 153°01′07″E / 27.4750°S 153.0186°E / -27.4750; 153.0186
Elevation 9 metres
Owned by Queensland Rail
Operated by City network
Line(s) Gold Coast
Distance 2.63 kilometres from Central
Platforms 3 (1 side, 1 island)
Tracks 4
Connections Cultural Centre busway station
Construction
Structure type Elevated
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code 600012 (platform 1)
600186 (platform 2)
600187 (platform 3)
Fare zone go card 1
Website Queensland Rail
History
Opened 1884
Rebuilt 1891, 1978
Electrified Yes
Previous names Melbourne Street
Services
Preceding station   Queensland Rail   Following station
toward Bowen Hills
Beenleigh Line
toward Beenleigh
Cleveland Line
toward Cleveland
Gold Coast Line
South Brisbane railway station
South Brisbane railway station is located in Queensland
South Brisbane railway station
Location of South Brisbane railway station in Queensland
Location 133 Grey Street, South Brisbane, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates 27°28′30″S 153°01′07″E / 27.4751°S 153.0186°E / -27.4751; 153.0186
Design period 1870s - 1890s (late 19th century)
Built 1891 - 1918
Architectural style(s) Classicism
Official name: South Brisbane Railway Station, Cultural Centre Station, Melbourne Street Station, South Brisbane (Interstate) Station
Type state heritage (built)
Designated 21 October 1992
Reference no. 600307
Significant period 1890s-1910s, 1930s, 1980s (historical)
Significant components platform canopies/awnings (railway), railway station, platform, views from, views to

South Brisbane railway station is a heritage-listed railway station at 133 Grey Street, South Brisbane, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is one of two stations serving the South Brisbane area, the other being South Bank. It was built from 1891 to 1918, making it the second oldest railway station in central Brisbane. It is also known as Cultural Centre Station, Melbourne Street Station, and South Brisbane (Interstate) Station. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.

South Brisbane station is served by Beenleigh, Cleveland and Gold Coast railway lines.

Adjacent to the station lies the Cultural Centre busway station that is served by Brisbane Transport services.

The station is very convenient to the Queensland Cultural Centre, including the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the State Library.

The station is also very conveniently located to the Queensland Conservatorium and Suncorp Piazza, which are both situated within the South Bank Parklands.


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