There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to James Cook University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)SYD - TSV
4h 16m$188–552Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
34h 38m$136–5,150Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to TownsvillePm16
40h 11m$313–561Drive 2,055.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to James Cook University2,055.6 km
23h 29m$393–568
Sydney to James Cook University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to James Cook University is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to James Cook University is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to James Cook University. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at JCU - Student Union Mall via Brisbane Roma Street and Breakwater Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 11m.
The distance between Sydney and James Cook University is 1713 km. The road distance is 2055.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to James Cook University without a car is to train which takes 34h 38m and costs $130 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sydney to James Cook University, including transfers.
Sydney to James Cook University bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to James Cook University is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $5,500 and takes 34h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $600 and takes 40h 11m.
Sydney to James Cook University bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to James Cook University is 2056 km. It takes approximately 23h 29m to drive from Sydney to James Cook University.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to James Cook University via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 34h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- 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
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
- 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/
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