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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to James Cook University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    6h 32m
    $210–490

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross 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
    46h 40m
    $278–5,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 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 2h
    $441–808

  4. Drive 2,439.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to James Cook Universitycar car 2,439.1 km
    28h 24m
    $431–622

  5. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 10h
    $407–551

Melbourne to James Cook University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,099.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, 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 train from Southern Cross to James Cook University via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 46h 40m.

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