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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Kangaroo Island

Composite routes from Cairns to Kangaroo Island

Cheapest
37 h 33 min
Car
3166 km.
from $174
Other
4 d 2 h 9 min
Bus, Train
2260 km.
from $2701.47

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Kingscote
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

LinkSA

Phone:
+61 (0)8 8562 1999
Website:
linksa.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Cape
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.33–$33.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Other operators

Sealink

Phone:
13 13 01 (international +61 8 8202 8633)
Email:
Website:
sealink.com.au
Other from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.76

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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