There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Mapleton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna
4h 11m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5bus R594 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour stationbus R610 / ...
4h 56m$4Drive 143 km
- Drive from Ipswich to Mapletoncar 143 km
1h 57m$27–38
Ipswich to Mapleton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Mapleton is to train which costs $2 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Mapleton is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Mapleton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Obi Obi Rd at Delicia Road via Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Mapleton station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Ipswich and Mapleton is 156 km. The road distance is 143 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Mapleton without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ipswich to Mapleton, including transfers.
Ipswich to Mapleton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station - Bell St.
Ipswich to Mapleton train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Mapleton is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Mapleton, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Nambour station, platform 2 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Obi Obi Rd at Delicia Road via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Milton station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Nambour station in around 4h 56m.
Train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Ipswich to Mapleton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5 station.
Ipswich to Mapleton train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Mapleton is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ipswich to Mapleton.
There are 971+ hotels available in Mapleton.


