The distance between Roma and Mackay is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Roma to Mackay 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 Roma (RMA) to Mackay (MKY).
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Take the bus to Miles then Rockhampton and then to Mackay.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Mackay.
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There are several options for getting from Roma to Mackay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 13hrs. 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$390 ($260).
The distance between Roma and Mackay 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 Roma and Mackay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Roma to Mackay is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Roma and Mackay, 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 Roma and Mackay. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Roma to Mackay. 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 40m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Roma and Mackay. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 24h 40m, 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 Roma and Mackay. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Roma to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Miles and Rockhampton. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
Bus Queensland, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Roma and Mackay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Roma and Mackay. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and arrive at Mackay (MKY) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Roma to Mackay. 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 Roma to Mackay typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and and arrive into Mackay (MKY).
The closest major airport to Mackay is Mackay Airport (MKY) (MKY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mackay. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Roma and Mackay. 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 Roma to Mackay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | A$390($260) | every 4 hours | 1,251km (777 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | A$475($320) | twice daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13hrs | A$175($120) | 3 times a week | 960km (597 miles) |
Bus via Miles | 13h 20m | A$195($130) | 3 times a week | 966km (601 miles) |
Train | 24h 40m | 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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Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.