Helensvale station opened on 25 February 1996 as the terminus of the Gold Coast line from Beenleigh.

[2] When opened, Helensvale station was also served by a CountryLink road coach service from Murwillumbah, this was diverted when the line was extended south.

The duplication required the construction of eight new rail bridges, including one with a span of 860 metres across the Coomera River, Hope Island Road and Saltwater Creek.

[5] On 18 December 2017, Helensvale became the northern terminus of the G:link light rail line with an additional two platforms opening.

[6][7] Helensvale is served by Gold Coast line services from Varsity Lakes to Bowen Hills, Doomben and Brisbane Airport Domestic.