There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Margate Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Northgate station, platform 2
best- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Northgate station, platform 4train Ipca / ...
2h 13m$2Bus, line 310 bus
- Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus R594 / ...
- Take the bus from RBWH station, platform 2 to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventidebus 310
2h 45m$4Drive 69.2 km
- Drive from Ipswich to Margate Beachcar 69.2 km
1h$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipswich to Margate Beachtaxi 69.2 km
1h$200–250Train
- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Petrie station, platform 2train Ipca / ...
2h 19m$2Train, line 680 bus
- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Petrie station, platform 2train Ipca / ...
- Take the bus from Petrie station, stop B to Anzac Ave at Sutton Streetbus 680
2h 37m$2
Ipswich to Margate Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Margate Beach is to train and line 680 bus which costs $2 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Margate Beach is to drive which takes 1h and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Margate Beach. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre via Roma Street busway, platform 1, RBWH station, platform 2 and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Margate Beach station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Sandgate station, platform 1 via Northgate station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Ipswich and Margate Beach is 70 km. The road distance is 69.2 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Margate Beach without a car is to train via Northgate station, platform 2 which takes 2h 13m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ipswich to Margate Beach, including transfers.
Ipswich to Margate Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station - Bell St.
Ipswich to Margate Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Margate Beach is to train via Northgate station, platform 2 which takes 2h 13m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 310 bus, which costs $4 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Margate Beach, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Northgate station, platform 4 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Roma Street busway, platform 1, RBWH station, platform 2, and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 2h 45m.
Train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Northgate station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Petrie station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Petrie station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from RBWH station, platform 2 to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Petrie station, stop B to Anzac Ave at Sutton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to Margate Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre station.
Ipswich to Margate Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Northgate station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Margate Beach is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Ipswich to Margate Beach.
There are 549+ hotels available in Margate Beach.


