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How to get fromIpswich to North Stradbroke Islandby train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to North Stradbroke Island by train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 4train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    4h 40m
    $2–232

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Cleveland stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    5h 13m
    $24–44

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    1h 58m
    $13–250

Ipswich to North Stradbroke Island by bus and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and North Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to North Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 4, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 271 bus to Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, walk to Cleveland, then take the car ferry to Dunwich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Cleveland station, Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, and Toondah Harbour in around 5h 13m.

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