There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to James Cook University by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly, line 201 bus
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
- Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mallbus
5h 4m$140–416Train
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 25m$142–4,905Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
24h 1m$216–351Drive 1,334.9 km
- Drive from Brisbane to James Cook Universitycar 1,334.9 km
15h 44m$240–347Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
24h 51m$185–256
Brisbane to James Cook University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to James Cook University is to bus which costs $180 - $260 and takes 24h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to James Cook University is to train and fly and line 201 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
The distance between Brisbane and James Cook University is 1149 km. The road distance is 1334.9 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 19h 25m and costs $140 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Brisbane to James Cook University, including transfers.
Brisbane to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Brisbane to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to James Cook University is to train which takes 19h 25m and costs $140 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Townsville, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 24h 1m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,904 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $210–350 and the journey takes 23h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Brisbane to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to James Cook University is 1335 km. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Brisbane to James Cook University.
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