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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Southbank is to bus which costs $160 - $210 and takes 30h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Southbank is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $170 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Southbank?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Southbank. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Southbank?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Southbank. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Southbank?

The distance between Ipswich and Southbank is 1452 km. The road distance is 1608.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southbank without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 11m and costs $130 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ipswich to Southbank, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southbank bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southbank train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Southbank?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southbank is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 11m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $210 and takes 30h 6m.

Where does the Ipswich to Southbank bus arrive?

Ipswich to Southbank bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre station.

Where does the Ipswich to Southbank train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Southbank?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Southbank is 1608 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Ipswich to Southbank.

Where can I stay near Southbank?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Southbank.

Ipswich to Southbank - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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 30m
$176–352
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 11m
$136–641
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
30h 6m
$164–202
Drive 1,608.3 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Southbankcar 1,608.3 km
17h 57m
$285–412
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
7h 11m
$140–531
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 14m
$152–512
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 12m
$170–430
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 5h
$2,600–3,700

Ipswich to Southbank by train

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Distance: 1,451.6 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, and Liverpool in around 30h 6m.

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