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How to get fromPort Douglas to Kangaroo Islandby bus, plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Douglas to Kangaroo Island by bus, plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane CNS - KGC
    8h 12m
    $321–1,110

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Port Douglas 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
    38h 27m
    $628–906

Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,348.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 38h 27m.

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