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20 h 18 min
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Ipswich

Composite routes from Cairns to Ipswich

Cheapest
20 h 18 min
Car
1713 km.
from $94
Other
5 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1387 km.
from $166.49
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1387 km.
from $230.76

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
58 min
Every 30 minutes
$2.07–$2.93
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 12m
Every day
$70.65–$391.30
Qantas
Website
2h 14m
Every day
$70.65–$489.13
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ipswich is to bus which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 30h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ipswich is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $81.52 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ipswich via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at East Ipswich station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

How far is it from Cairns to Ipswich?

The distance between Cairns and Ipswich is 1452 km. The road distance is 1801 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 26h 30m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cairns to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ipswich bus from?

Cairns to Ipswich bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ipswich train from?

Cairns to Ipswich train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Cairns to Ipswich is to train which takes 26h 30m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 30h 50m.

Where does the Cairns to Ipswich bus arrive?

Cairns to Ipswich bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Ipswich train arrive?

Cairns to Ipswich train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Ipswich is 1801 km. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Cairns to Ipswich.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 80+ hotels available in Ipswich. Prices start at $65.10 per night.
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