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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Melbourne via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from East Ipswich station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Melbourne?

The distance between Ipswich and Melbourne is 1452 km. The road distance is 1606.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 9m and costs $130 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Ipswich to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Melbourne train from?

Ipswich to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 9m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 30h 52m.

Where does the Ipswich to Melbourne bus arrive?

Ipswich to Melbourne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5 station.

Where does the Ipswich to Melbourne train arrive?

Ipswich to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Melbourne is 1607 km. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Ipswich to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Ipswich to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ipswich to Melbourne by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
5h 38m
$176–362
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
28h 9m
$136–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5bus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
30h 52m
$206–402
Drive 1,606.7 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Melbournecar 1,606.7 km
17h 55m
$288–416
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
7h 14m
$188–448
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 21m
$162–522
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
8h 51m
$170–440
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 4h
$2,600–3,700

Ipswich to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 1,451.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from East Ipswich station, platform 2 to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Melbourne via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 30h 52m.

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