There are 5 ways to get from Griffith University to James Cook University by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly, line 201 bus
best- Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 5 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 44m$152–438Train
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$182–312Drive 1,347.1 km
- Drive from Griffith University to James Cook Universitycar 1,347.1 km
15h 54m$240–347Bus
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to bus via Griffith University station, platform 1 which costs $180 - $320 and takes 26h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to train and fly and line 201 bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $150 - $440.
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 1181 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 44m 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 $180 - $320 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 $180–310 and the journey takes 23h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–500
Train from Boggo Road station, platform 5 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 592+ hotels available in James Cook University.


