What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta is to train and tram which costs $4 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Coolangatta?

The distance between Ipswich and Coolangatta is 146 km. The road distance is 118.2 km.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $50 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Coolangatta bus from?

Ipswich to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station - Bell St.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Coolangatta train from?

Ipswich to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station, platform 1.

Where does the Ipswich to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Ipswich to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre station.

Where does the Ipswich to Coolangatta train arrive?

Ipswich to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 6.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Coolangatta is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ipswich to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2913+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Ipswich to Coolangatta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Coolangatta by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus R594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
4h
$52–62
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6train
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram L1
4h 13m
$4
Drive 118.2 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Coolangattacar 118.2 km
1h 23m
$22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Ipswich station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Ipbr / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
5h 4m
$24–36

Ipswich to Coolangatta by bus

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Distance: 145.6 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 4h.

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