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How to get fromIpswich to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Townsville by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    4h 35m
    $138–424

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 36m
    $140–5,041

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus R594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    25h 19m
    $210–360

  4. Drive 1,369.8 km

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Townsvillecar car 1,369.8 km
    16h 14m
    $243–351

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus R594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    25h 51m
    $180–260

Ipswich to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,904 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Townsville via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 25h 19m.

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