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How to get fromBallina to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane BNK - KGC
    10h 17m
    $218–698

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Ballina 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
    24h 23m
    $367–530

  3. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane OOL - KGC
    10h 39m
    $234–696

  4. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane BNE - KGC
    9h 51m
    $604–731

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ballina to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,714.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Kingscote (KGC) twice daily.

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