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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Perth is to train and fly which costs $300 - $800 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Perth is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $270 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Perth via Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Ipswich to Perth?

The distance between Ipswich and Perth is 3672 km. The road distance is 4080.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3 days 18h and costs $900 - $9,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ipswich to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Perth train from?

Ipswich to Perth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

What is the time difference between Ipswich and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind Ipswich. It is currently 7:54 AM in Ipswich and 5:54 AM in Perth.

Where does the Ipswich to Perth train arrive?

Ipswich to Perth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Perth is 4081 km. It takes approximately 43h 19m to drive from Ipswich to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Perth.

Ipswich to Perth - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Perth by train, plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNE - PER
8h 10m
$272–730
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
3d 18h
$920–9,391
Drive 4,080.7 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Perthcar 4,080.7 km
43h 19m
$728–1,052
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OOL - PER
10h 13m
$306–799
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ipswich to Toowoombabus
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Perth Airport (PER)plane WTB - PER
9h 58m
$569–1,310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
3d 21h
$1,016–9,360
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
6d 20h
$3,806–26,006

Ipswich to Perth by train

1Weekly Trains

3d 18hAverage Duration

$920Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,672 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Perth via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 3d 18h.

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