There are 5 ways to get from James Cook University to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane TSV - SYD
5h 20m$162–434Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
36h 3m$210–5,150Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3206 / ...
41h 42m$246–420Drive 2,057.7 km
- Drive from James Cook University to Sydneycar 2,057.7 km
23h 37m$370–534Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
43h 21m$340–570
James Cook University to Sydney by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Sydney is to fly which costs $160 - $440 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from James Cook University to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from James Cook University to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from JCU - Student Union Mall and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Townsville and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from James Cook University to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 3m.
The distance between James Cook University and Sydney is 1723 km. The road distance is 2057.7 km.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 36h 3m and costs $210 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from James Cook University to Sydney, including transfers.
James Cook University to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.
James Cook University to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $5,500 and takes 36h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 41h 42m.
What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Central Station via JCU - Student Union Mall, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 36h 3m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- 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
- 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
- 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 Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
James Cook University to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
James Cook University to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Cook University to Sydney is 2058 km. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from James Cook University to Sydney.
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