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How to get fromWaikerie to Kangaroo Islandby bus, train, plane, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waikerie to Kangaroo Island by bus, train, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ian Oliver Dr - South side to Stop 146 Gawler stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gawler station to Adelaide stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    5h 49m
    $240–340

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ian Oliver Dr - South side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    10h 10m
    $59–79

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Waikerie 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
    5h 7m
    $68–97

  4. Bus, ferry via Flagstaff Hill

    1. Take the bus from Waikerie to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zone C Flinders Medical Centre to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    10h 28m
    $96–121

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waikerie to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Waikerie to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Stop 146 Gawler station, walk to Gawler station, take the train to Adelaide station, walk to Stop W1 Currie St - South side, take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ian Oliver Dr - South side to Kangaroo Island via Adelaide, Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, and Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side in around 10h 10m.

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