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

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to James Cook University by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    7h 36m
    $285–707

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    8h 23m
    $199–492

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    38h 41m
    $249–5,214

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    42h 24m
    $379–714

  5. Drive 2,153.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to James Cook Universitycar car 2,153.4 km
    24h 22m
    $387–559

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    10h 3m
    $598–769

  7. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 1h
    $358–524

Canberra to James Cook University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to James Cook University via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Townsville, Sturt Street, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 42h 24m.

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