How to travel from Nelson Bay to Roma, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Roma is around 970km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Roma by bus, train, plane 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

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated byJetstar+ 4 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance970km (602 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Roma

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Roma by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Roma is around 970km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Nelson Bay and Roma by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Roma is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Roma. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Roma. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Bus Queensland and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Roma. Buses run once a week and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Roma. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nelson Bay to Roma typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Nelson Bay and Roma. The distance is around 970km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Roma is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Roma

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
A$500($335)
hourly1,098km (682 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 10m
A$435($290)
twice daily1,115km (693 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 55m
A$705($475)
hourly1,431km (889 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 35m
A$150($100)
once a week1,343km (835 miles)
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B1 day 1h
A$165($110)
once daily1,436km (892 miles)
Bus and Train
23h 50m
A$170($115)
twice a week1,396km (867 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
A$185($125)
on demand970km (602 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