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How to get fromGold Coast to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane OOL - KGC
    8h 56m
    $217–847

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gold Coast 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
    25h
    $390–563

  3. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane BNE - KGC
    8h 17m
    $556–874

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,768.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kingscote (KGC) 5 times a day.

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