How to travel from Hervey Bay to Roma, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Roma is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Roma by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RomaHervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$590($395)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($87)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Roma.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Roma

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Roma by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$590 ($395).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Roma is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Hervey Bay and Roma by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Roma is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$590 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Roma. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard and Brisbane Roma Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Hervey Bay and Roma. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 15h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hervey Bay and Roma. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Bus Queensland and Wide Bay Transit run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Roma. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Hervey Bay to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hervey Bay to Roma typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) 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 Hervey Bay and Roma. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Roma is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around A$590 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Roma

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
A$590($395)
on demand699km (434 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 40m
A$130($87)
once daily898km (558 miles)
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street16h 15m
A$110($75)
once daily921km (572 miles)
Train
15h 20m
A$190($130)
twice a week821km (510 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
A$100($68)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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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