There are 6 ways to get from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Line 201 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from JCU - Student Union Mall to Breakwater Terminalbus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
3h 22m$192–362Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
8h 34m$46–80Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
9h 19m$46–1,300Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from James Cook University to Cairns-CNS353.4 km
4h 16mDrive 353.4 km
- Drive from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 353.4 km
4h 16m$63–91Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus Cairns
- Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Airport
9h 24m$110–160
James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) by foot, bus, train, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to line 201 bus and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $190 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from JCU - Student Union Mall and arriving at Cairns via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between James Cook University and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 309 km. The road distance is 353.4 km.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.
James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,267 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Bus from JCU - Student Union Mall to Breakwater Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Mission Beach to Cairns Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $74
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from James Cook University to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from James Cook University to Cairns Airport (CNS).
There are 1010+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between James Cook University and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.