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How to get fromEdithburgh to Kangaroo Islandby bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edithburgh to Kangaroo Island by bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edithburgh to Port Wakefieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    11h 43m
    $129–170

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edithburgh 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 37m
    $79–113

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Edithburgh to Port Wakefieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    7h 24m
    $305–426

  4. Bus, ferry via Port Wakefield

    1. Take the bus from Edithburgh to Port Wakefieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    11h 47m
    $125–170

  5. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Edithburgh to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    6h 41m
    $121–158

  6. Drive, ferry, bus via Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side

    1. Drive from Edithburgh to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    6h 46m
    $111–148

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edithburgh to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 466.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Edithburgh to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Wakefield, take the bus to Adelaide, take the bus to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edithburgh to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 5h 37m.

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