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How to get fromPhillip Island to Kangaroo Islandby car, ferry, shuttle, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Phillip Island 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
    12h 28m
    $185–266

  2. Bus, train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane AVV - KGC
    18h 22m
    $166–634

  3. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane MEL - KGC
    9h 4m
    $460–819

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phillip Island to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,025.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Phillip Island to Kangaroo Island. However, you can drive to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, then drive to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St, walk to Phillip Island, take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island.

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