What is the cheapest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne is to bus and ferry which costs $100 - $130 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $390 - $800.

How far is it from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The distance between Kingscote and Melbourne is 724 km.

How do I travel from Kingscote to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 16h 55m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Kingscote to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kingscote to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kingscote and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Kingscote. It is currently 11:48 AM in Kingscote and 12:18 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kingscote to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kingscote 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 12m
$391–755
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from KI Dragonfly Guesthouse 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
16h 55m
$109–123
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kingscote 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 34m
$156–231
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 35m
$157–645

Kingscote to Melbourne by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

16h 55mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 723.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

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

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