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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to James Cook Universityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to James Cook University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    4h 34m
    $186–456

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    47h 22m
    $282–5,397

  3. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 4h
    $499–919

  4. Drive 2,427.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to James Cook Universitycar car 2,427.4 km
    28h 8m
    $433–625

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    8h 1m
    $313–1,796

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 6h
    $353–532

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to James Cook University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,078.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to James Cook University via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 47h 22m.

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