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2905 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Kangaroo Island

Composite routes from Cairns to Kangaroo Island

Cheapest
38 h 3 min
Car
2905 km.
from $159
Other
4 d 2 h 9 min
Bus, Train
2260 km.
from $2701.47

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Qantas
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 15m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$260.87–$815.22
Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
Website
LinkSA
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Firefly Express
Website
10h 15m
3 times a day
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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LinkSA
Website
2h 30m
Once daily
$5.33–$33.70
+61 (0)8 8562 1999
+61 (0)8 8562 1999
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Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Sealink
Website
Sealink
Website
45 min
Every 4 hours
$36.76
13 13 01 (international +61 8 8202 8633)
13 13 01 (international +61 8 8202 8633)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island is to fly which costs $206.52 - $652.17 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Cairns to Kangaroo Island?

The distance between Cairns and Kangaroo Island is 2277 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Kangaroo Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and taxi which takes 4 days 2h and costs $2391.30 - $3260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Kangaroo Island?

Kangaroo Island is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 21:38 in Cairns and 22:08 in Kangaroo Island.

Which airlines fly from Cairns Airport to Kingscote Airport?

Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Cairns Airport to Kingscote Airport.

Where can I stay near Kangaroo Island?

There are 14+ hotels available in Kangaroo Island. Prices start at $93.45 per night.
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