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How to get fromMcLaren Vale to Kangaroo Islandby bus, train, plane, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Line 751 bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stop 91 Main Rd - South West side to Zone B Seaford Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the train from Seaford station to Adelaide stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    3h 58m
    $240–340

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McLaren Vale 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
    2h 37m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stop 100 Old Coach Rd - East side to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    6h 48m
    $70–86

  4. Bus, ferry via Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side

    1. Take the bus from Zone C Colonnades Interchange to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    7h 9m
    $60–70

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from McLaren Vale to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between McLaren Vale, SA, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from McLaren Vale to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the line 751 bus to Zone B Seaford Interchange, walk to Seaford station, take the train to Adelaide station, walk to Stop W1 Currie St - South side, take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 91 Main Rd - South West side to Kangaroo Island via Zone B Seaford Interchange, Zone A Seaford Interchange, Stop 100 Old Coach Rd - East side, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, and Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West side in around 6h 48m.

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