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How to get fromTownsville to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Townsville to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane TSV - KGC
    10h 52m
    $256–760

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Townsville 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
    31h 49m
    $483–697

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,065.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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