The distance between Mackay and Roma is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mackay to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Roma (RMA).
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Take the bus to Rockhampton George Street then Miles and then to Roma.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Roma.
Queensland Rail Travel
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).
The distance between Mackay and Roma is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Mackay and Roma by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Roma is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mackay and Roma. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mackay to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Mackay and Roma. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 24h 15m, 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 Mackay and Roma. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rockhampton George Street and Miles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Mackay and Roma. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mackay and Roma. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Mackay to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mackay to Roma typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mackay and Roma. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Roma is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | A$490($330) | every 4 hours | 1,251km (777 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | A$655($440) | twice daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Bus | 12h 55m | A$175($120) | 3 times a week | 960km (596 miles) |
Train | 24h 15m | A$180($120) | twice a week | 1,454km (904 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | A$150($100) | on demand | 790km (491 miles) |
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Regional Express
Qantas
Queensland Rail Travel
Bus Queensland
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Roma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.