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Last train home from Ipswich
Ipswich station anchors the Ipswich and Rosewood lines west of Brisbane, so the last train out of the city is the key service for getting home — the bus alternatives run far less often late at night.
Heading home after a day or night in Brisbane? GoThere checks the live Translink timetable and shows the latest safe time to leave Ipswich to catch public transport home — the last train, plus any train, bus or ferry that works for your trip, your full journey and any service alerts. Just tell it where you're going.
🌙 Find my last service from Ipswich →Last services tonight near Ipswich
The last scheduled train, bus and ferry tonight from the stops closest to Ipswich, straight from the Translink timetable. These run to their normal destinations, so your trip home may need an earlier connection — check yours with the planner above.
🚆 Last train tonight
12:37 am
Departs Thomas Street station
23 min walk (1436 m) from Ipswich
🚆Ipswich - Rosewood line
→ Heading to Rosewood station
🚌 Last bus tonight
10:34 pm
Departs Ipswich, Bell Street
4 min walk (271 m) from Ipswich
🚌Route 501 bus
→ Heading to Ipswich, Bell St
Based on tonight's published timetable. Services can change — always leave a little earlier when it matters.
Getting home from Ipswich
Your nearest options are:
- Ipswich station on the Ipswich and Rosewood line
- Bus interchange beside the station
- Direct trains to and from central Brisbane
The right one depends on where you're heading — the last service planner compares them for your exact destination and tells you when to leave. For more on late-night travel, see our guide to catching the last train home.
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Check your last service from Ipswich
Enter where you're heading and get the latest safe time to leave, your journey home, and a buffer so you don't miss it.
Plan my way home →Common questions
What time is the last train from Ipswich?
It depends on where you're heading and the night of the week — last services in Brisbane and South East Queensland generally run from around 11pm to midnight, with later options on Friday and Saturday nights. Ipswich is served by ipswich station on the ipswich and rosewood line. Use the planner above to check the latest safe time to leave for your exact trip home.
How do I get home from Ipswich late at night?
Ipswich station on the Ipswich and Rosewood line; Bus interchange beside the station; Direct trains to and from central Brisbane. Once scheduled services stop, NightLink late-night buses (Friday and Saturday) or a rideshare are the usual fallback.
Is Ipswich near a train station?
Yes — ipswich station on the ipswich and rosewood line, so a train is usually a good way home. GoThere checks it against buses and ferries for your destination.
More ways to plan from Ipswich
🌙 Last service planner
The latest safe time to leave Ipswich for your exact trip home.
🚆 Live departures
Real-time train, bus and ferry times right now.
🗺️ Plan any trip
Compare trains, buses, ferries and walking, any time of day.
🚉 Brisbane train stations
Live arrivals and platforms across the network.
New to late-night travel here? Read our guide to catching the last train home in Brisbane.