There are 3 ways to get from Alpha to Roma by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Alpha to Barcaldinebus Longreach
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Romabus Brisbane
11h 45m$134–284Drive 550.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Alpha to Romacar 550.8 km
5h 55m$99–143Train
- Take the train from Alpha to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street to Romatrain Westlander
32h 27m$176–5,978
Alpha to Roma by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Roma is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alpha to Roma is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpha to Roma. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Roma via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alpha to Roma. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Roma via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 27m.
The distance between Alpha and Roma is 818 km. The road distance is 550.8 km.
The best way to get from Alpha to Roma without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Alpha to Roma, including transfers.
Alpha to Roma bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alpha station.
Alpha to Roma train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.
The best way to get from Alpha to Roma is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,000 and takes 32h 27m.
What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Roma, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Alpha to Roma via Barcaldine in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alpha to Roma via Roma Street in around 32h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Alpha to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,978
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–160
- AChoice
- $200–260
- Gold Class
- $3,176
- Heritage Class
- $3,978
Train from Roma Street to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,910
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,525
- Heritage Class
- $1,910
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alpha to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Barcaldine to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–230
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Alpha to Roma bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Alpha to Roma train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Roma is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Alpha to Roma.
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