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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane SYD - KGC
    5h 30m
    $426–769

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney 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
    17h 33m
    $276–397

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane NTL - KGC
    9h 39m
    $508–1,864

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC) 4 times a day.

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