The distance between Ballarat and Roma is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Roma by train, 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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Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Roma.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Roma.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Roma by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$280 ($185) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$315 ($215).
The distance between Ballarat and Roma is around 1,675km (1,041 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,307km (812 miles)
It takes around 1 day 13h to get from Ballarat and Roma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Roma is to drive which takes around 18h 25m and will set you back approx A$315 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$280 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballarat and Roma. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 13h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway platform 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Ballarat and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Roma. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Roma. instead which will take 1 day 13h.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Roma. The distance is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Roma is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 13h and will usually cost around A$280 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | A$280($185) | twice a week | 2,551km (1,585 miles) |
Train via Southern Cross | 1 day 13h | A$280($185) | twice a week | 2,551km (1,585 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 15h | A$385($260) | once daily | 2,565km (1,594 miles) |
Drive | 18h 25m | A$315($215) | on demand | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
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The following major airports near Roma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.