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How to get fromJames Cook University to Melbourneby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from James Cook University to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TSV - MEL
    6h 2m
    $210–580

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    47h 53m
    $306–5,390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 5h
    $326–476

  4. Drive  2,439.4 km

    1. Drive from James Cook University to Melbournecar car 2,439.4 km
    28h 18m
    $446–644

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 1h
    $2,742–8,602

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 5h
    $2,810–4,020

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,099.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Southern Cross via JCU - Student Union Mall, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 47h 53m.

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