How to travel from Townsville to Roma, Australia

The distance between Townsville and Roma is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Townsville 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

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$555($375)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

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

  • 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 Roma.

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

There are several options for getting from Townsville to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 5h. 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$555 ($375).

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

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Townsville and Roma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Townsville to Roma is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Townsville to Roma. 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 Townsville and Roma. 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 Townsville and Roma. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rockhampton and Miles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Townsville and Roma. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Townsville and Roma. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Townsville 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 Townsville to Roma typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) 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 Townsville and Roma. 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 Townsville to Roma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Roma

Transport options from Townsville to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
A$555($375)
on demand1,560km (969 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
A$445($300)
twice daily1,577km (980 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 30m
A$250($170)
3 times a week1,404km (873 miles)
Bus via Saint Lawrence19h 35m
A$230($155)
3 times a week1,397km (868 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 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