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How to get fromSt Kilda to Kangaroo Islandby plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane MEL - KGC
    5h 58m
    $438–778

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Kilda 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
    10h 50m
    $162–233

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    18h 54m
    $164–188

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane AVV - KGC
    15h 46m
    $164–668

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 740.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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