There are 6 ways to get from Pallara to James Cook University by bus, train, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 126 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly, line 201 bus
best- Take the bus from Ritchie Rd near Kraft Rd to Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68bus
- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
- Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mallbus
6h 7m$152–418Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 17m$142–4,902Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
26h 12m$216–328Drive 1,353.7 km
- Drive from Pallara to James Cook Universitycar 1,353.7 km
16h 4m$246–356Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane OOL - TSV
10h 1m$394–804Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
27h 23m$246–618
Pallara to James Cook University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pallara to James Cook University is to bus via Townsville which costs $210 - $330 and takes 26h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pallara to James Cook University is to line 126 bus and train and fly and line 201 bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $150 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Pallara to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Parkwood Dr North near Laurel St and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Pallara station to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Altandi station, platform 3 and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.
The distance between Pallara and James Cook University is 1181 km. The road distance is 1353.7 km.
The best way to get from Pallara to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 21h 17m and costs $140 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Pallara to James Cook University, including transfers.
Pallara to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Pallara to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Pallara to James Cook University is to train which takes 21h 17m and costs $140 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Townsville, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 26h 12m.
What companies run services between Pallara, QLD, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,904 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 23h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Canberra, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
Train from Altandi station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Pallara to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Pallara to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallara to James Cook University is 1354 km. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Pallara to James Cook University.
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