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Trip Overview

The average bus between James Cook University and Melbourne takes 4d 12h and the fastest bus takes 2d 18h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from James Cook University to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4d 12h
Duration
3,417 km
Distance
$400
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

James Cook University to Melbourne bus times

Buses run twice a week between James Cook University and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 12:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from James Cook University is at 12:34 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at JCU - Student Union Mall and take an average of 4d 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives +6 days

    TranslinkPremier Motor ServiceNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink6d 6h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    TranslinkPremier Motor ServiceNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink2d 18h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from James Cook University to Melbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,416.6 km
  • Duration: 4d 12h

What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via JCU - Student Union Mall, Townsville, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 2d 5h.

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