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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipswichby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipswich by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train train
    4h 10m
    $149–326

  2. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    5h 56m
    $115–369

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    28h 7m
    $142–497

  4. Bus via Skybus Coach Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus bus
    28h 40m
    $270–510

  5. Drive 1,598.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipswichcar car 1,598.1 km
    17h 49m
    $283–409

  6. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Ipswich station, platform 1train train
    8h 9m
    $157–400

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    32h 7m
    $228–292

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipswich by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration28h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,431 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to East Ipswich station, platform 1 via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 28h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Ipswich station - Bell St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 in around 28h 40m.

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