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18 h 59 min
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Nine ways to Travel from Ballarat to Ipswich

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Cheapest
By car (1 716 km)
18 h 59 min
1716 km.
from $94
Fastest
Plane from Ballarat (Tullamarine Airport) to Ipswich (Gold Coast Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
18 h 59 min
1716 km.
from $22.38
Bus, Plane (Bus to Melbourne Airport)
6 h 19 min
1383 km.
from $193.53
Bus
30 h 32 min
1383 km.
from $366.03
Bus, Plane (Bus to Melbourne Airport)
7 h 49 min
1383 km.
from $185.16
Train, Plane
8 h 15 min
1383 km.
from $259.35
Bus, Plane (Bus to Melbourne Airport)
9 h 30 min
1383 km.
from $191.58
Train
29 h 55 min
1383 km.
from $197.09

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43
Train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.83
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.89–$7.07

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Footscray to Werribee
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.17

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.35–$5.98
Train from Ballarat to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.35–$5.98

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$597.83
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$510.87
Plane from Avalon Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$402.17
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$652.17
Plane from Avalon Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$402.17
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$521.74

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$543.48
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$597.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Ipswich is to train and night train which costs $54.35 - $293.48 and takes 29h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Ipswich is to bus and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Ipswich via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Ipswich station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Ipswich?

The distance between Ballarat and Ipswich is 1551 km. The road distance is 1716.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Ipswich without a car is to train and night train which takes 29h 39m and costs $54.35 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Ballarat to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Ipswich bus from?

Ballarat to Ipswich bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Ipswich train from?

Ballarat to Ipswich train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat station.

Train, bus or fly from Ballarat to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Ipswich is to bus which takes 30h 32m and costs $152.17 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $293.48 and takes 29h 55m. There are no good options to fly between Ballarat to Ipswich.

Where does the Ballarat to Ipswich bus arrive?

Ballarat to Ipswich bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Ballarat and Ipswich?

Ipswich is 1h behind Ballarat. It is currently 17:28 in Ballarat and 16:28 in Ipswich.

Where does the Ballarat to Ipswich train arrive?

Ballarat to Ipswich train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Ipswich is 1716 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Ballarat to Ipswich.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 90+ hotels available in Ipswich. Prices start at $62.47 per night.
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