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How to get fromBrisbane to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane BNE - KGC
    7h 48m
    $554–871

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane OOL - KGC
    10h 15m
    $206–822

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Brisbane 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 17m
    $388–559

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,776.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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