HUB hero image

How to Travel from

James Cook University to Airlie Beach

by Train, Bus, Route or Car

James Cook University
→
+0 →
Airlie Beach
Transport search to Airlie Beach
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Australia James Cook University Airlie Beach
James Cook University
→
+0 →
Airlie Beach
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
3 h 52 min
278 km.
from $15
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

James Cook University, Australia → Airlie Beach, Australia

All
31 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
01 Jun, Mon
02 Jun, Tue
03 Jun, Wed
04 Jun, Thu
05 Jun, Fri

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from James Cook University to Airlie Beach

Composite routes from James Cook University to Airlie Beach

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
278 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
230 km.
from $222.28
6 h 55 min
230 km.
from $41.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$478.26
Plane from Townsville Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$597.83

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$652.17

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$34.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$581.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $26.09 - $65.22 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach?

The fastest way to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $33.70 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between James Cook University and Airlie Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from James Cook University to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from JCU - Student Union Mall and arriving at Airlie Beach via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from James Cook University to Airlie Beach?

The distance between James Cook University and Airlie Beach is 301 km. The road distance is 278.3 km.

How do I travel from James Cook University to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $26.09 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the James Cook University to Airlie Beach bus from?

James Cook University to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from James Cook University to Airlie Beach?

The best way to get from James Cook University to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $26.09 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.33 - $652.17 and takes 6h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $239.13 - $532.61 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the James Cook University to Airlie Beach bus arrive?

James Cook University to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Airlie Beach station.

Can I drive from James Cook University to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between James Cook University to Airlie Beach is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from James Cook University to Airlie Beach.

Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?

There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search