There are 3 ways to get from Broadbeach to Ipswich by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Florida Gardens station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
3h 21m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus R594 / ...
4h$24–42Drive 96.4 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Ipswichcar 96.4 km
1h 11m$18–25
Broadbeach to Ipswich by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Ipswich is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Ipswich is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Ipswich station - Bell St via Surfers Paradise, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Florida Gardens station, platform 1 and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Ipswich is 125 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Ipswich without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Broadbeach to Ipswich, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Ipswich bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, depart from Florida Gardens station, platform 1.
Broadbeach to Ipswich bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue to Ipswich station - Bell St via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 in around 4h.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Florida Gardens station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Broadbeach to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Ipswich is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Broadbeach to Ipswich.
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