There are 6 ways to get from Capalaba to Ipswich by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 262 bus, line 555 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus 262
- Take the bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward Stbus 555 / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
2h 3m$2Line 262 bus, line 599 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way to Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 1bus 262
- Take the bus from Garden City Shopping Centre station, stop M to Sherwood Rd near Thallon Stbus 599
- Take the train from Sherwood station, platform 1 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
2h 13m$2Drive 50.7 km
- Drive from Capalaba to Ipswichcar 50.7 km
45 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Capalaba to Ipswichtaxi 50.7 km
45 min$150–190Line 262 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus 262
- Take the bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 to King George Square, 1cbus M1
- Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus
2h 25m$4Train
- Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain Clsh / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Ipswich station, platform 1train Caip / ...
2h 43m$4–152
Capalaba to Ipswich by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Capalaba to Ipswich is to line 262 bus and line 555 bus and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Capalaba to Ipswich is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Capalaba to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way and arriving at Ipswich station - Bell St via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Capalaba station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Capalaba and Ipswich is 91 km. The road distance is 50.7 km.
The best way to get from Capalaba to Ipswich without a car is to line 262 bus and line 555 bus and train which takes 2h 3m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Capalaba to Ipswich, including transfers.
Capalaba to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way station.
Capalaba to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, depart from Birkdale station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Capalaba to Ipswich is to line 262 bus and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $160 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Capalaba, QLD, Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way to Ipswich station - Bell St via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, King George Square, 1c, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redland Bay Rd at Andrew Street to Ipswich station, platform 1 via Capalaba bus station, stop A, Birkdale station, Birkdale station, platform 1, and Roma Street in around 2h 43m.
Train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Sherwood station, platform 1 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way to Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Garden City Shopping Centre station, stop M to Sherwood Rd near Thallon St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 to King George Square, 1c
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 418 734 741
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 408 785 218
Stradbroke Cab Service
- Phone
- +61408 193 685
Stradbroke Yellow Cabs & Charter
- Phone
- 131924
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Booking & Getting There
Capalaba to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.
Capalaba to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Capalaba to Ipswich is 51 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Capalaba to Ipswich.
There are 162+ hotels available in Ipswich.


