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How to get fromSydney to Kangaroo Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Kangaroo Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    3h 18m
    $178–562

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Baybus bus Au050 / ...
    19h 38m
    $239–450

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to Kangaroo Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 40m
    $235–1,409

  4. Drive 1,199 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Kangaroo Islandcar car 1,199 km
    12h 59m
    $215–310

  5. Bus via Station Square Shopping Centre

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryboroughbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road at Noble Roadbus bus 705
    29h 30m
    $249–350

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Kangaroo Island via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Hervey Bay in around 19h 38m.

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