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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    4h 19m
    $165–430

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    35h 37m
    $212–5,153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    39h 20m
    $342–663

  4. Drive 2,066.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to James Cook Universitycar car 2,066.2 km
    23h 45m
    $369–533

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    7h 41m
    $250–1,704

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    44h 35m
    $322–469

Sydney Airport (SYD) to James Cook University by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,711.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to James Cook University via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 35h 37m.

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