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

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

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC)planeSYD - KGC
    5h 51m
    $460–888

  2. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus
    4. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    5. Take the taxi from Penneshaw to Kangaroo Islandtaxi
    30h 18m
    $249–496

  3. Ferry, train, bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus
    4. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    5. Take the taxi from Penneshaw to Kangaroo Islandtaxi
    33h 59m
    $550–3,960

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manly to Cape Jerviscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw to Kangaroo Islandcar
    17h 38m
    $339–491

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manly to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, walk to Circular Quay 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 the bus to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, walk to Wynyard Station, take the train to Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Albury station, take the bus to 85 Franklin St, take the bus to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis, take the car ferry to Kangaroo Island Penneshaw, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island.

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