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

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

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  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    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 Phillip Islandcar car
    12h 24m
    $179–275

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane KGC - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    14h 6m
    $177–685

  3. Fly to Melbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane KGC - MEL
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    8h 43m
    $441–795

Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kangaroo Island to Phillip Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,028.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Phillip Island. However, you can drive to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, then drive to Phillip Island. Alternatively, 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 Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, take the bus to Koo Wee Rup Station, then take the bus to Wimbeldon Heights.

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