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How to get fromNewcastle to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane NTL - KGC
    8h 8m
    $379–1,251

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle 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
    19h 14m
    $294–424

  3. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane SYD - KGC
    8h 50m
    $423–681

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,398.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Qantas and FlyPelican fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kingscote (KGC) twice daily.

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