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

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There are 3 ways to get from St Kilda to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, ferry, 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 28m
    $399–679

  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
    $163–235

  3. 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
    14h 26m
    $473–763

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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) 4 times a day.

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