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How to get fromBallina to Ipswichby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Ipswich by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1train train Caip / ...
    4h 44m
    $42–70

  2. Bus, train via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Ipswich station, platform 1train train
    5h 41m
    $30–313

  3. Drive 202.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Ipswichcar car 202.9 km
    2h 15m
    $37–53

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    4h 56m
    $67–225

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    5h 34m
    $38–201

Ballina to Ipswich by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?

Byron Easy Bus operates a bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane Roma Street once daily. Tickets cost $65–75 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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