There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna
3h 6m$50–66Train, line 615 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
4h 22m$2Drive 150.2 km
- Drive from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 150.2 km
1h 56m$27–39
Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and line 615 bus which costs $3 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Ipswich and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 163 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station, platform 1.
Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ipswich to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 2203+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).
What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Nambour station, platform 2 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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