There are 6 ways to get from Proserpine to James Cook University by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Proserpine to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
3h 54m$14–934Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to TownsvilleCairns / ...
6h 6m$47–104Drive 265.1 km
- Drive from Proserpine to James Cook University265.1 km
3h 11m$52–75Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)PPP - TSV
4h 24m$420–987Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Proserpine to BowenPm16
- Take the bus from Bowen to TownsvillePm16
7h 6m$60–85Train to Mackay, fly
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MKY - TSV
5h 18m$280–1,159
Proserpine to James Cook University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to James Cook University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to James Cook University is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Breakwater Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Proserpine and James Cook University is 261 km. The road distance is 265.1 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $14 - $950.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Proserpine to James Cook University, including transfers.
Proserpine to James Cook University bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to James Cook University is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $14 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,000 and takes 4h 24m.
Proserpine to James Cook University bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to James Cook University is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Proserpine to James Cook University.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–933 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Proserpine to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–900
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–933
- 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
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $13–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–453
- 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
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $6–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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