There are 5 ways to get from James Cook University to Sydney by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane TSV - SYD
3h 3m$169–430Train
cheapest- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
35h 48m$136–5,151Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
43h 8m$321–591Drive 2,057 km
- Drive from James Cook University to Sydneycar 2,057 km
23h 34m$367–530Train, bus
- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
38h 48m$206–5,231
James Cook University to Sydney by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Sydney is to fly which costs $160 - $430 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from James Cook University to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $160 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from James Cook University to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from JCU - Student Union Mall and arriving at Central Station via Townsville and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 8m.
The distance between James Cook University and Sydney is 1709 km. The road distance is 2057 km.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 35h 48m and costs $130 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from James Cook University to Sydney, including transfers.
James Cook University to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $160 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $5,500 and takes 35h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 43h 8m.
James Cook University to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Cook University to Sydney is 2057 km. It takes approximately 23h 34m to drive from James Cook University to Sydney.
What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Central Station via JCU - Student Union Mall, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 35h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–550
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–550
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–340
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–340
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
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