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Royal Childrens Hospital
 
  
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We are committed to caring and supporting children and their families

 

 

 Our location and how to get here

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is located in the Brisbane suburb of Herston, on the corner of Bramston Terrace and Herston Road, which is approximately a 10 minute drive from the city centre.

The main entrance to the hospital and the Emergency Department are both on Herston Road.

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You can travel to the RCH by bus, car, train or taxi.

 

Car

If you wish to drive to the RCH, there are a number of on-street and secure, off-street parking options available to you.

On-street parking is available along Herston Road and Gilchrist Avenue. Time limits and parking meter fees may apply along these streets.

Off-street parking close to the RCH is provided by three independently owned and operated care parks:

1.

Bramston Terrace Metro Car Park
Entrance on Bramston Terrace (off Herston Road), adjoining the RCH via a walkway.

 

2.

Butterfield Street Metro Car Park
Entrance on Butterfield Street, behind the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

 

3.

Wilson Car Park
Corner of Gilchrist Avenue and Herston Road.

 

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Bus

Buses travel to and from the city along Bowen Bridge Road and the Inner Northern Busway (INB) opposite the RCH on Herston Road.

We recommend you confirm details on bus services using the Translink website (use your address and 'Royal Children's Hospital' as the landmark to search for buses servicing your area), or by contacting the Translink Information Centre on 131 230.

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Train
Train stations are located at Bowen Hills and Brunswick Street (Fortitude Valley), which are approximately 20 minutes walk from the hospital.
We recommend you confirm details on train services using the Translink website  or by contacting Translink Information Centre on 131 230.

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Taxi

A taxi rank is located outside the main entrance of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on Butterfield Street.

Telephones for Black & White and Yellow Cabs are located in the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Black & White Cabs

Yellow Cabs

Phone: 131 008

Phone: 131 924

Web: http://www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au

Web: http://www.yellowcab.com.au

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Last Updated: 24 June 2011
Last Reviewed: 31 January 2011