How to travel from Airlie Beach to Roma, Australia

The distance between Airlie Beach and Roma is around 911km (566 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Roma by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$835($560)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Rockhampton then Miles and then to Roma.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance911km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Roma

There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Roma by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$835 ($560).

The distance between Airlie Beach and Roma is around 911km (566 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700km (435 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Airlie Beach and Roma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Roma is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$835 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Roma. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Roma. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rockhampton and Miles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Roma. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Roma. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Airlie Beach to Roma typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Roma (RMA).

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Roma. The distance is around 911km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Roma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$665 ($450).

How do I get from Airlie Beach to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Roma

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
A$835($560)
on demand1,380km (858 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 25m
A$665($450)
twice daily1,397km (868 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
A$550($370)
once daily1,405km (873 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 15m
A$215($145)
3 times a week1,118km (695 miles)
Bus via Marlborough15h 20m
A$205($135)
3 times a week1,112km (691 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
A$170($115)
on demand911km (566 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Roma

Airlines

Bus companies

Airports near Roma

The following major airports near Roma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma