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How to get fromAdelaide to James Cook Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to James Cook University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ADL - TSV
    8h 10m
    $287–657

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 13h
    $394–908

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3d 5h
    $2,332–17,892

  4. Drive 2,496.4 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to James Cook Universitycar car 2,496.4 km
    28h 47m
    $451–651

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    3d 10h
    $2,371–13,251

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,952.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to James Cook University via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Townsville, Sturt Street, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 2d 13h.

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