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

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane SYD - KGC
    6h 59m
    $420–677

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wollongong 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 10m
    $263–379

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane CBR - KGC
    8h 55m
    $375–1,116

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wollongong to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,359.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Wollongong to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wollongong to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 17h 10m.

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