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

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There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to James Cook University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeADL - TSV
    7h 4m
    $295–545

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
    2d 16h
    $404–805

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to BrisbanetrainGreat Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to TownsvilletrainSpirit of Queensland
    3d 4h
    $2,432–10,292

  4. Drive 2,496.3 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to James Cook Universitycar2,496.3 km
    28h 56m
    $485–700

Adelaide to James Cook University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to James Cook University via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Breakwater Terminal, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 2d 16h.

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