What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne is to bus and ferry which costs $150 - $180 and takes 17h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $430 - $800.

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Melbourne is 733 km.

How do I travel from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 9m and costs $150 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kangaroo Island and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Kangaroo Island. It is currently 3:05 AM in Kangaroo Island and 3:35 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5305+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kangaroo Island to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane KGC - MEL
4h 23m
$433–770
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
17h 9m
$150–171
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Melbournecar
10h 49m
$159–235
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane KGC - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 46m
$169–710

Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$378Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Qantas flies from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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