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How to get fromKangaroo Island to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane KGC - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $441–782

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Ballaratcar car
    9h 39m
    $139–205

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus
    15h 34m
    $150–171

  4. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane KGC - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $177–721

Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 830.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat. However, you can take the taxi to Kingscote (KGC) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kangaroo Island to Ballarat via Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, and Adelaide in around 15h 34m.

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