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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Ipswich

Composite routes from Mackay to Ipswich

Cheapest
11 h 41 min
Car
986 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 39 min
Plane
Other
4 h 45 min
Plane, Train
804 km.
from $236.74
5 h 45 min
Plane
805 km.
from $246.65
6 h 10 min
Train, Plane
805 km.
from $263.04

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
58 min
Every 30 minutes
$2.42–$3.43
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$114.48–$279.84
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h
Once daily
$82.68–$120.84
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Alliance Airlines
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$76.32–$368.88
Qantas
Website
1h 29m
Every day
$76.32–$445.20
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 34m
Every day
$127.20–$559.67
Alliance Airlines
Website
1h 30m
Monday to Friday
$203.52–$279.84
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.62–$2,565.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Ipswich is to bus via Nundah which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 19h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Ipswich is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $76.09 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ipswich via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at East Ipswich station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Mackay to Ipswich?

The distance between Mackay and Ipswich is 861 km. The road distance is 1062.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs $32.61 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Mackay to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ipswich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mackay to Ipswich train from?

Mackay to Ipswich train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Mackay to Ipswich is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs $32.61 - $2282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Mackay to Ipswich bus arrive?

Mackay to Ipswich bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Mackay to Ipswich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Ipswich is 1063 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Mackay 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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