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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Wollongong is to train which costs $75 - $410 and takes 18h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Wollongong is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $130 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Wollongong via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Wollongong Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Wollongong?

The distance between Ipswich and Wollongong is 878 km. The road distance is 947.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 18h 22m and costs $75 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ipswich to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Wollongong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Wollongong train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Wollongong is to train which takes 18h 22m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 20h 44m.

Where does the Ipswich to Wollongong bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Wollongong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Wollongong is 948 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Ipswich to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 335+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Ipswich to Wollongong - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ipswich to Wollongong by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
5h 40m
$132–438
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
18h 22m
$78–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
20h 44m
$86–196
Drive 947.6 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Wollongongcar 947.6 km
11h 55m
$168–243
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
7h 16m
$102–476
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Ipswich to Toowoombabus
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane WTB - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h 9m
$300–807
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
8h 22m
$108–366
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
22h 5m
$158–340

Ipswich to Wollongong by train

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18h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 878.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Wollongong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 18h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Wollongong via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 20h 44m.

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