There are 6 ways to get from James Cook University to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
6h 2m$210–500Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
47h 53m$276–5,400Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
2d 6h$376–640Drive 2,439.4 km
- Drive from James Cook University to Melbournecar 2,439.4 km
28h 18m$438–633Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d$2,742–8,602Bus, train
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 6h$2,832–4,252
James Cook University to Melbourne by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Melbourne is to fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from James Cook University to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $210 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from James Cook University to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from JCU - Student Union Mall and arriving at Melbourne via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from James Cook University to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 53m.
The distance between James Cook University and Melbourne is 2100 km. The road distance is 2439.4 km.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 53m and costs $270 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from James Cook University to Melbourne, including transfers.
James Cook University to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.
James Cook University to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $210 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $270 - $5,500 and takes 47h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Southern Cross via JCU - Student Union Mall, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 47h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–430
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–430
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,690–3,690
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold Premium
- $3,690
- Gold
- $2,690
Train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,690–3,690
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold Premium
- $3,690
- Gold
- $2,690
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $230–340
- Advantage
- $290–430
- Flexible
- $370–550
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More Questions & Answers
James Cook University to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
James Cook University to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Cook University to Melbourne is 2439 km. It takes approximately 28h 18m to drive from James Cook University to Melbourne.
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