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

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

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  1. Line 265 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stop 35A Jetty Rd - North side to Zone A Glenelg Interchange - West sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    3h 7m
    $235–335

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton 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
    2h 54m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Zone C Colonnades Interchange to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    6h 32m
    $70–80

  4. Line 734 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stop 35 Sturt Rd - South side to Zone A Colonnades Interchangebus bus 734
    2. Take the bus from Zone C Colonnades Interchange 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
    7h 25m
    $60–70

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 166.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the line 265 bus to Zone A Glenelg Interchange - West side, walk to Zone B Glenelg Interchange - West side, take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton station to Kangaroo Island via Noarlunga station, Zone C Colonnades Interchange, 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 6h 32m.

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