Rome2Rio

How to get fromIpswich to Whitsunday Islandby train, plane, unknown, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Whitsunday Island

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Ipswich to Whitsunday Island by train, plane, unknown, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 33m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    18h 10m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    22h 2m

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    3. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 35m

  5. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane WTB - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    22h 37m

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 8m

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    3. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    8h 40m

  8. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    23h 53m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 953.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 4, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Whitsunday Island via Roma Street and Proserpine in around 18h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides