What is the cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich?

The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich?

The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between South Brisbane and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from South Brisbane station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from South Bank busway station, platform 5 and arriving at Ipswich station - Bell St via Roma Street busway, platform 1 and Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between South Brisbane and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from South Brisbane station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from South Bank station, platform 2 and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from South Brisbane to Ipswich?

The distance between South Brisbane and Ipswich is 41 km. The road distance is 37.4 km.

How do I travel from South Brisbane to Ipswich without a car?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $1 - $150.

How long does it take to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Ipswich bus from?

South Brisbane to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Ipswich train from?

South Brisbane to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from South Brisbane to Ipswich?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $1 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the South Brisbane to Ipswich bus arrive?

South Brisbane to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ipswich station - Bell St.

Where does the South Brisbane to Ipswich train arrive?

South Brisbane to Ipswich train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ipswich station, platform 1.

Can I drive from South Brisbane to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between South Brisbane to Ipswich is 37 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from South Brisbane to Ipswich.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 157+ hotels available in Ipswich.

South Brisbane to Ipswich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from South Brisbane to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Roma Street to Ipswich station, platform 1train Caip / ...
1h 11m
$2–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus R594 / ...
1h 32m
$2
Drive 37.4 km
1. Drive from South Brisbane to Ipswichcar 37.4 km
33 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Brisbane to Ipswichtaxi 37.4 km
33 min
$110–140

South Brisbane to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 40.6 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Ipswich, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a train from Roma Street to Ipswich station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 56 min. Queensland Rail Travel also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 55 min.

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