What is the cheapest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne is to shuttle and car ferry and bus which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $390 - $750.

How far is it from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The distance between Kingscote and Melbourne is 724 km.

How do I travel from Kingscote to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne without a car is to shuttle and car ferry and bus which takes 16h 55m and costs $170 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Kingscote to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kingscote to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kingscote and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Kingscote. It is currently 6:48 PM in Kingscote and 7:18 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5383+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kingscote to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Kingscote to Melbourne by plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane KGC - MEL
5h 47m
$391–745
Shuttle, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kingscote to Penneshawshuttle
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jerviscarferry
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaidebus
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
16h 55m
$170–241
Taxi, car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Kingscote to Penneshawtaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jerviscarferry
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaidebus
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
17h
$275–597
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kingscote to Penneshawcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jerviscarferry
3. Drive from Cape Jervis to Melbournecar
10h 34m
$206–301

Kingscote to Melbourne by shuttle, car ferry, and bus

7Weekly Services

16h 55mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 723.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Kingscote, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas flies from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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