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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    6h 6m
    $213–526

  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
    34h 38m
    $226–5,144

  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 / ...
    38h 20m
    $360–646

  4. Drive  2,056.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to James Cook Universitycar car 2,056.2 km
    23h 33m
    $372–538

  5. 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
    45h 56m
    $334–485

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,724 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 train from Central Station to James Cook University via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 34h 38m.

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