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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Sydney is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Sydney is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5 and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from East Ipswich station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Sydney?

The distance between Ipswich and Sydney is 813 km. The road distance is 874.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 16h 19m and costs $70 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ipswich to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Sydney bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Sydney train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Sydney?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Sydney is to train which takes 16h 19m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Ipswich to Sydney bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Sydney train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Sydney is 875 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Ipswich to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5183+ hotels available in Sydney.

Ipswich to Sydney - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ipswich to Sydney by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
4h 36m
$114–408
Bus via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5bus R594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3206 / ...
17h 57m
$66–162
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
16h 19m
$70–250
Drive 874.5 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Sydneycar 874.5 km
10h 58m
$157–227
Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
1. Take the train from East Ipswich station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
6h 7m
$126–364
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ipswich to Toowoombabus
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane WTB - SYD
4h 57m
$276–777
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
7h 59m
$130–414
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
7h 49m
$84–346
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
20h 4m
$150–330

Ipswich to Sydney by train

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Distance: 813.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 17h 57m.

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