There are 5 ways to get from Griffith University to James Cook University by bus, train, plane, or car
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Line 555 bus, train, fly, line 201 bus
best- Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 1 to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward Stbus
- 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
6h 31m$152–419Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 26m$142–4,902Bus via Griffith University station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
26h 10m$212–332Drive 1,347.1 km
- Drive from Griffith University to James Cook Universitycar 1,347.1 km
15h 54m$244–352Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
26h 54m$202–292
Griffith University to James Cook University by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to bus which costs $200 - $300 and takes 26h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to line 555 bus and train and fly and line 201 bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $150 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith University station to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Griffith University station, platform 1 and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith University to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
The distance between Griffith University and James Cook University is 1180 km. The road distance is 1347.1 km.
The best way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 21h 26m and costs $140 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Griffith University to James Cook University, including transfers.
Griffith University to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Griffith University to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to train which takes 21h 26m and costs $140 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Griffith University station, platform 1, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 26h 10m.
What companies run services between Griffith University, 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 $210–330 and the journey takes 23h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
Train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–330
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–290
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Griffith University to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Griffith University to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to James Cook University is 1347 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Griffith University to James Cook University.
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