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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ipswich to Melbourne

Composite routes from Ipswich to Melbourne

Cheapest
17 h 50 min
Car
1606 km.
from $88

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 9m
Hourly
$2.65–$3.79
13 12 30
13 12 30
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Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.63–$34.10
131 500
131 500
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Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$42.95–$59.37
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$101.05–$239.99
1300 473946
1300 473946
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SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$13.04
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 22m
Every day
$107.36–$694.70
Qantas
Website
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Every day
$126.31–$694.70
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
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$126.31–$694.70
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$48.00–$176.83
131 500
131 500
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
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$2,537.45–$3,290.36
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $53.26 - $184.78 and takes 27h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from East Ipswich station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Melbourne?

The distance between Ipswich and Melbourne is 1454 km. The road distance is 1625.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 54m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ipswich to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Melbourne bus from?

Ipswich to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Melbourne train from?

Ipswich to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 54m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $413.04 and takes 31h 2m.

Where does the Ipswich to Melbourne bus arrive?

Ipswich to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Ipswich and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Ipswich. It is currently 22:18 in Ipswich and 23:18 in Melbourne.

Where does the Ipswich to Melbourne train arrive?

Ipswich to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Melbourne is 1625 km. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Ipswich to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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