What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast is to train which costs $3 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Gold Coast?

The distance between Ipswich and Gold Coast is 122 km. The road distance is 93.9 km.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Gold Coast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Gold Coast train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Ipswich to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Gold Coast is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ipswich to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2766+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Ipswich to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Gold Coast by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6train Ipca / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 5m
$2
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Ipswich station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Ipbr / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
3h 19m
$22–30
Drive 93.9 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Gold Coastcar 93.9 km
1h 9m
$17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus R594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 26m
$24–42

Ipswich to Gold Coast by train and tram

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Distance: 122.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Surfers Paradise via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Roma Street Stop 138 near Ann St, and Brisbane in around 3h 26m.

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