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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Runcorn is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Runcorn is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Pinelands via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5 and Queen Street station, 1e. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Runcorn station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Runcorn?

The distance between Ipswich and Runcorn is 58 km. The road distance is 36.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $2.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ipswich to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Runcorn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can bus and line 130 bus, which costs $3 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Ipswich to Runcorn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Runcorn is 36 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Ipswich to Runcorn.

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2603+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Ipswich to Runcorn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 130 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Runcorn station, platform 1train Brbn / ...
1h 55m
$2
Bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5bus R594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 1e to Pinelandsbus 130 / ...
2h 5m
$2
Drive 36.1 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Runcorncar 36.1 km
31 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Runcorntaxi 36.1 km
31 min
$110–140

Ipswich to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 58.3 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Runcorn, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Runcorn station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 1 in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Pinelands via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St, and Queen Street station, 1e in around 2h 5m.

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