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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane DRW - KGC
    12h 47m
    $365–1,145

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    2d 2h
    $494–1,067

  3. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Marion to Victor Harborbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Victor Harbor to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    3d 7h
    $3,346–3,386

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Darwin 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
    31h 58m
    $581–838

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,718.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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