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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to James Cook University by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    6h 58m
    $153–441

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    22h 12m
    $143–4,903

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    26h 14m
    $228–376

  4. Drive  1,411.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to James Cook Universitycar car 1,411.4 km
    16h 37m
    $255–368

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    8h 42m
    $394–804

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    27h 58m
    $213–553

Gold Coast to James Cook University by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,233.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to James Cook University via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 22h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to James Cook University via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Townsville, Sturt Street, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 26h 14m.

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