Hope Island station

Hope Island station is one of three new stations being delivered on the Gold Coast, to better connect South East Queensland’s growing population.

The new Gold Coast stations are among multiple new projects underway to build a better rail network now and into the future.

Current status

Hope Island station will open on Monday 18 May 2026.

There will be minor timetable changes for the Gold Coast line to accommodate the new stop at Hope Island.

There will also be timetable and route changes for local buses, with a new bus stop within the station precinct close to the station entrance.

Visit Translink to learn more about your travel options. Plan your journey closer to the opening date (18 May) to make sure you’re catching the best possible service.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority would like to thank the community for their patience during the construction of the new station.

For more information about the station and its features, see the links below:

You can find out more information on the final design here.

Future Hope Island station

Benefits for Hope Island

Hope Island station provides the local community with greater access to convenient rail services, expanding options for easy travel within the Gold Coast, as well as to Brisbane.

Hope Island station is located next to Mangrove Jack Park, off Hope Island Road.

Station layout

Detailed map of Hope Island station layout, showing parking spaces, accessible facilities, platforms, bus stops, taxi rank, bicycle parking, pedestrian crossings, and traffic lights.

Features include:

Parking spaces
Accessible parking spaces
Station entrance and plaza
Ticket office
Accessible public toilets
Concourse (paid zone)
Undercover lock-up enclosure for 40 bicycles
Additional undercover bicycle racks
Stair access to platforms
Emergency egress stairs
A new signalised intersection off Hope Island Road with dedicated turning lanes into the station
Pedestrian connection from Hope Island Road

Additional elements include:

Two high-level platforms with canopy cover
Through lifts to each platform
Accessible boarding points
Taxi bays
Kiss ’n’ Ride drop-off bays
Assistance animal relief area
New bus stops and covered waiting shelter

Community engagement

Following community consultation and feedback, features to enhance the station design now include:

Station buildings and facilities have moved closer to Hope Island Road to improve accessibility, functionality and safety
Additional car parking to deliver approximately 210 spaces from day one of station operations
Both eastbound and westbound entry and exit via the new signalised intersection on Hope Island Road
An additional pedestrian entrance connecting to Hope Island Road
Additional security elements and CCTV within the station carpark and pedestrian paths
Landscaping design to improve the overall amenity of Mangrove Jack Park
Improved lighting design to enhance visual amenity and overall safety within the station.

Please note, there are aspects of the station design that must meet specific legislative requirements for rail infrastructure to maintain accessibility and safety and cannot be changed, including platform design, environmental requirements, lighting levels and safety measures.

During the design and construction process, the Hope Island station project team was committed to minimising environmental impacts and adopting sustainable practices aligned with the Queensland Government policies guidelines, while still delivering a resilient public transport system. View the project’s environmental and sustainability policies.

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