There are 8 ways to get from Forster to Ipswich by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
11h 21m$61–356Bus via Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus R594 / ...
14h 17m$106–247Drive 650.7 km
- Drive from Forster to Ipswichcar 650.7 km
6h 58m$119–172Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
8h 9m$142–432Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
15h 38m$100–295Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
8h 36m$271–882Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
9h 38m$130–608Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
9h 30m$352–919
Forster to Ipswich by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Ipswich is to train which costs $60 - $360 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Ipswich is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $110 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Ipswich station - Bell St via Taree, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Forster and Ipswich is 684 km. The road distance is 650.7 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs $60 - $360.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Forster to Ipswich, including transfers.
Forster to Ipswich bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Ipswich train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Ipswich is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 14h 17m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–200 and the journey takes 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Ipswich station - Bell St via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Brisbane, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 in around 14h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–950
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $130–240
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Booking & Getting There
Forster to Ipswich bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Ipswich is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 12:49 AM in Forster and 11:49 PM in Ipswich.
Forster to Ipswich train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Ipswich is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Forster to Ipswich.
There are 160+ hotels available in Ipswich.







