There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Runcorn station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Bnbr / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1train Caip / ...
1h 53m$2Line 130 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Pinelands to Queen Street stationbus 130 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus R594 / ...
2h 27m$2Drive 36 km
- Drive from Runcorn to Ipswichcar 36 km
31 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Ipswichtaxi 36 km
31 min$110–140
Runcorn to Ipswich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Ipswich is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Ipswich is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Pinelands and arriving at Ipswich station - Bell St via Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station, platform 2 and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Runcorn and Ipswich is 58 km. The road distance is 36 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Runcorn to Ipswich, including transfers.
Runcorn to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Pinelands station.
Runcorn to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, depart from Runcorn station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Ipswich is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can line 130 bus and bus, which costs $3 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, QLD, Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Runcorn station, platform 2 to Ipswich station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 5 in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pinelands to Ipswich station - Bell St via Queen Street station, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Runcorn station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Pinelands to Queen Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Queen Street station.
Runcorn to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Ipswich is 36 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Runcorn to Ipswich.
There are 152+ hotels available in Ipswich.


