There are 6 ways to get from Griffith University 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 Boggo Road station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
4h 46m$179–476Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 26m$67–4,902Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
26h 53m$182–262Drive 1,347.2 km
- Drive from Griffith University to James Cook Universitycar 1,347.2 km
15h 54m$257–371Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane OOL - TSV
8h 19m$313–643Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
27h 13m$202–492
Griffith University to James Cook University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to bus which costs $180 - $270 and takes 26h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $170 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith University station to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Griffith University station, platform 1 and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Brisbane Roma Street and Breakwater Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.
The distance between Griffith University and James Cook University is 1153 km. The road distance is 1347.2 km.
The best way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 21h 26m and costs $65 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Griffith University to James Cook University, including transfers.
Griffith University to James Cook University bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Griffith University to James Cook University is to train which takes 21h 26m and costs $65 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 26h 53m.
Griffith University to James Cook University bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to James Cook University is 1347 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Griffith University to James Cook University.
What companies run services between Griffith University, 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 $65–4,904 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville once daily. Tickets cost $180–260 and the journey takes 23h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Boggo Road station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–350
- AChoice
- $65–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–370
- Flexible
- $320–490
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