There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to James Cook University by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
5h 34m$151–427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 1m$142–4,902Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
25h 44m$183–313Drive 1,350.5 km
- Drive from Runcorn to James Cook Universitycar 1,350.5 km
15h 56m$238–343Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane OOL - TSV
9h 43m$385–705Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
26h 47m$212–552
Runcorn to James Cook University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to James Cook University is to bus via Townsville which costs $180 - $320 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to James Cook University is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Pinelands and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Queen Street station, 1h, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn station to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station, platform 3 and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
The distance between Runcorn and James Cook University is 1168 km. The road distance is 1350.5 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 21h 1m and costs $140 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Runcorn to James Cook University, including transfers.
Runcorn to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Runcorn to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to James Cook University is to train which takes 21h 1m and costs $140 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Townsville, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 25h 44m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, 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 $180–310 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
- $130–500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–500
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Canberra, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–850
Train from Altandi station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from Loganlea station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–310
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $260–550
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to James Cook University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Runcorn to James Cook University train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to James Cook University is 1351 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Runcorn to James Cook University.
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