There are 6 ways to get from Roma to Townsville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Roma (RMA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane RMA - TSV
4h 19m$266–1,019Drive 1,012.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Roma to Townsvillecar 1,012.3 km
11h 31m$180–259Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain
20h 57m$195–2,825Bus
- Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus
21h 15m$209–484Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus
22h 1m$214–404Train
- Take the train from Roma to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
31h 45m$202–6,809
Roma to Townsville by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roma to Townsville is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Roma to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Roma to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Townsville via Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Roma to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
The distance between Roma and Townsville is 839 km. The road distance is 1012.3 km.
The best way to get from Roma to Townsville without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 57m and costs $190 - $2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Roma to Townsville, including transfers.
Roma to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Roma station.
Roma to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma station.
The best way to get from Roma to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $490 and takes 21h 15m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $7,000 and takes 31h 45m.
What companies run services between Roma, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Roma (RMA) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma to Townsville via Miles and Rockhampton in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Charleville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Roma to Townsville Airport via Charleville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Roma to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,910
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,525
- Heritage Class
- $1,910
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Roma to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Roma to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $180–260
Bus from Roma to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Roma to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.
Roma to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roma to Townsville is 1012 km. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Roma to Townsville.
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