There are 3 ways to get from Roma to Alpha 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 Roma to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus Rockhampton
11h 53m$137–280Drive 550.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Roma to Alphacar 550.8 km
5h 55m$99–143Train
- Take the train from Roma to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Alphatrain Spirit of the Outback
32h 55m$172–5,909
Roma to Alpha by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roma to Alpha is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Roma to Alpha is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Roma to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Alpha via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Roma to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Alpha via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.
The distance between Roma and Alpha is 819 km. The road distance is 550.8 km.
The best way to get from Roma to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Roma to Alpha, including transfers.
Roma to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Roma station.
Roma to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma station.
The best way to get from Roma to Alpha is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,000 and takes 32h 55m.
What companies run services between Roma, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Roma to Alpha via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma to Alpha via Roma Street in around 32h 55m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roma to Barcaldine
- 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
Bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
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Roma to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Roma to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roma to Alpha is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Roma to Alpha.
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