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How to get fromSydney to King Islandby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to King Island by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to King Island Airport (KNS)plane plane SYD - KNS
    4h 59m
    $666–1,279

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to King Island Airport (KNS)plane plane NTL - KNS
    8h 29m
    $338–1,474

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to King Island Airport (KNS)plane plane CBR - KNS
    8h 19m
    $455–1,517

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to King Island Airport (KNS) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 953.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and King Island, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to King Island Airport (KNS) twice daily.

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