How to get from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University by bus and ferry?

From Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University by bus and ferry

To get from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University in Douglas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts 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 1 hr 30 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to James Cook University on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
Walk to James Cook University
Leaves from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts
    ID 820047
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Picnic Bay Jetty
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    60 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
    40 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
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to James Cook University
    Walk to
    James Cook University
    Angus Smith Drive
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University

The distance between Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts, Douglas and James Cook University, Douglas is approximately 29.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts 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.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts) and destination (James Cook University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 250, Ferry line 1F, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts and James Cook University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University?

    The 250 bus line goes from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts station near Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts in Magnetic Island to Picnic Bay Jetty station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Picnic Bay Jetty station near James Cook University in Douglas.

  • How long does it take to travel from Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to James Cook University by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts in Magnetic Island and James Cook University in Douglas by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts to get to James Cook University?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts stop near Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts in Magnetic Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Horseshoe Bay Rd at the Forts and James Cook University?

    Get off the bus at the Picnic Bay Jetty stop, which is closest to James Cook University in Douglas.

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