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How to get fromJames Cook University to Port Douglasby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from James Cook University to Port Douglas by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Townsville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus Cairns
    9h 35m
    $90–140

  2. Drive 412.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from James Cook University to Port Douglascar car 412.2 km
    5h 6m
    $75–107

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus Cairns
    10h 13m
    $84–1,356

  4. Line 201 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from JCU - Student Union Mall to Breakwater Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    7h 1m
    $230–426

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus Cairns
    9h 43m
    $90–130

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Port Douglas via JCU - Student Union Mall, Sturt Street, Townsville, Cairns, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 9h 35m.

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