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How to get from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University in Douglas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street station to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1F ferry and finally take the 201 bus from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Townsville University Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Bus - 250250
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
Walk to James Cook University
Leaves from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    James Cook University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsville University Hospital
    ID 890092
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to James Cook University
    Walk to
    James Cook University
    Angus Smith Drive
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, 1F and 200

To get from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University in Douglas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street station to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1F ferry and finally take the 200 bus from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Townsville Shopping Centre, Ross River Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Bus - 250250
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 200200
Walk to James Cook University
Leaves from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Kelso
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsville Shopping Centre, Ross River Road
    ID 890091
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to James Cook University
    Walk to
    James Cook University
    Angus Smith Drive
    2.96 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University

The distance between Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street, Douglas and James Cook University, Douglas is approximately 31.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Douglas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street

Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street is located at Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street, Douglas and the nearest public transport station is Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street.

Bus stations close to Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street:

  • Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street
  • Birt St at Magnetic Street
  • Yates St Beachside at Sooning Street

Ferry stations close to Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street:

  • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to James Cook University, Douglas

James Cook University is located at Angus Smith Drive, Douglas and the nearest public transport station is Angus Smith Dr at Riverside Boulevard.

Bus stations close to James Cook University:

  • Angus Smith Dr at Riverside Boulevard
  • Jcu - Student Union Mall
  • Riverside Bvd at Community Centre

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 250, 1F and 200

To get from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University in Douglas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street station to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1F ferry and finally take the 200 bus from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Townsville Shopping Centre, Ross River Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Bus - 250250
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 200200
Walk to James Cook University
Leaves from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Kelso
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsville Shopping Centre, Ross River Road
    ID 890091
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to James Cook University
    Walk to
    James Cook University
    Angus Smith Drive
    2.96 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 1F, Bus line 200.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street and James Cook University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University?

    The 250 bus line goes from Horseshoe Beachfront station near Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street in Magnetic Island to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station near James Cook University in Douglas.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to James Cook University by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street in Magnetic Island and James Cook University in Douglas by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street to get to James Cook University?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Horseshoe Beachfront stop near Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street in Magnetic Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nelly Bay Rd at Lilac Street and James Cook University?

    Get off the bus at the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to James Cook University in Douglas.

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