There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly, line 201 bus
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
- Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mallbus
2h 29m$193–362Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 11m$47–1,268Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
7h 48m$50–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to James Cook University353.7 km
4h 17mDrive 353.7 km
- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook Universitycar 353.7 km
4h 17m$63–91Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
- Take the bus from Mission Beach to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
8h 46m$110–160
Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University by shuttle, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University is to fly and line 201 bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $190 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and James Cook University is 309 km. The road distance is 353.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,267 and the journey takes 6h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $74
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mission Beach to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mission Beach to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to James Cook University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to James Cook University.
There are 610+ hotels available in James Cook University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and James Cook University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.