How to travel from Roma to Townsville, Australia

The distance between Roma and Townsville is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Roma to Townsville by bus, plane, 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

Fly from Roma (RMA) to Townsville (TSV).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

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

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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car
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Drive

Drive to Townsville.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,014km (630 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roma and Townsville

There are several options for getting from Roma to Townsville by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).

The distance between Roma and Townsville is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 837km (520 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Roma and Townsville by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roma to Townsville is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Roma and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Roma and Townsville. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Roma to Townsville. 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 1 day 5h.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Roma and Townsville. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Townsville. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Roma to Townsville. 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 19h 35m.

Bus Queensland, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Roma and Townsville. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Roma and Townsville. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Roma to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Roma to Townsville typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and and arrive into Townsville (TSV).

The closest major airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport (TSV) (TSV) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Townsville. Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) 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 Townsville. The distance is around 1,014km (630 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roma to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$550 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Roma and Townsville

Transport options from Roma to Townsville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
A$585($395)
on demand1,560km (970 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
A$550($370)
twice daily1,577km (980 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 35m
A$205($140)
3 times a week1,406km (873 miles)
Bus via Miles19h 40m
A$260($175)
3 times a week1,413km (878 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
A$215($145)
twice a week1,825km (1,134 miles)
Drive
12hrs
A$190($130)
on demand1,014km (630 miles)

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Airports near Townsville

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

TSV
Townsville Airport (TSV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Townsville
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Townsville
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
288km (179 miles) from Townsville