How to travel from Roma to Mackay, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Roma (RMA) to Mackay (MKY).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$390($260)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Miles then Rockhampton and then to Mackay.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mackay.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roma and Mackay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Roma and Mackay

Transport options from Roma to Mackay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
A$390($260)
every 4 hours1,251km (777 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
A$475($320)
twice daily1,268km (788 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
A$175($120)
3 times a week960km (597 miles)
Bus via Miles13h 20m
A$195($130)
3 times a week966km (601 miles)
Train
24h 40m
A$180($120)
twice a week1,454km (904 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
A$150($100)
on demand790km (491 miles)

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Airports near Mackay

The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MKY
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Mackay
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Mackay
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
596km (370 miles) from Mackay