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How to get fromArarat to Kangaroo Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ararat to Kangaroo Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ararat station to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    13h 45m
    $149–173

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ararat to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    8h 32m
    $124–178

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    14h 33m
    $178–363

  4. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane MEL - KGC
    8h 25m
    $414–758

  5. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane AVV - KGC
    17h 16m
    $168–625

  6. Train to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    10h 10m
    $344–689

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ararat to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 756.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ararat to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Adelaide, take the bus to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ararat Station to Kangaroo Island via Adelaide Station, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop D1 Grote St - North side, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, and Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West side in around 14h 33m.

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