The distance between Port Douglas and Roma is around 1,425km (886 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Douglas 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 Cairns (CNS) to Roma (RMA).
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Take the bus to Cairns, Rockhampton George Street then Miles and then to Roma.
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Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Roma.
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There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).
The distance between Port Douglas and Roma is around 1,425km (886 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,172km (729 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Port Douglas and Roma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Roma is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Roma. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns, Rockhampton George Street and Miles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Trans North Bus & Coach, Premier Motor Service and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Roma. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Roma. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Douglas to Roma typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) 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 Port Douglas and Roma. The distance is around 1,425km (886 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Roma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 55m | A$530($355) | every 20 mins | 1,905km (1,184 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | A$705($475) | twice daily | 1,922km (1,194 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8h 5m | A$1,055($710) | 3 times a week | 2,207km (1,371 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$335($225) | 3 times a week | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | A$300($200) | twice a week | 2,234km (1,388 miles) |
Drive | 17hrs | A$270($180) | on demand | 1,425km (886 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Hinterland Aviation
Bus Queensland
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Roma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.