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

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to James Cook University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    8h 15m
    $325–657

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport

    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 47m
    $230–558

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    39h 46m
    $252–5,188

  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 30m
    $381–709

  5. Drive  2,152.7 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to James Cook Universitycar car 2,152.7 km
    24h 19m
    $390–563

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Townsville Airport

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    10h 17m
    $338–969

  7. Fly Canberra International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CBR - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    11h 16m
    $419–1,966

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 2h
    $388–564

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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 train from Canberra Station to James Cook University via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 39h 46m.

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