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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Southport is to train which costs $3 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Southport is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Southport via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Southport?

The distance between Ipswich and Southport is 116 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southport without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ipswich to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Southport?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southport is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Ipswich to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Southport is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ipswich to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Southport.

Ipswich to Southport - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Southport by train, bus, or car

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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 Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2h 50m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus R594
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
3h 1m
$22–31
Drive 88.3 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Southportcar 88.3 km
1h 2m
$16–23

Ipswich to Southport by train and tram

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Southport via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre and Brisbane in around 3h 1m.

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