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Please check-in a minimum 30 minutes prior to departure.
The ferry crossing is approximately 45 minutes. Please note that on some sailings, the ferry terminal may not be open. In these cases, our ferry crew will conduct the check-in for you. Download a printable version of the ferry timetable here.
Ferry maintenance occurs every year over winter when our vessels are periodically removed from service for a short duration to undertake critical maintenance work and checks. During this time, ferry and coach service times will alter slightly.
This year, the maintenance works will be carried out on selected weekends to minimise the disruption to services and project works underway to transition to the new ferry service.
June:
| To Kangaroo Island (departing Cape Jervis) | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|
| Time | Frequency |
| 6:00 am ⁽¹⁾ | * |
| 9:00 am | Daily^ |
| 12:00 pm | Daily |
| 3:00 pm | Daily |
| 6:00 pm | Daily^ |
| 9:00pm | * |
| From Kangaroo Island (departing Penneshaw) | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|
| Time | Frequency |
| 7:30 am⁽¹⁾ | Daily^ |
| 10:30 am | Daily |
| 1:30 pm | Daily |
| 4:30 pm | Daily |
| 7:30 pm | Daily^ |
| 10:15pm | * |
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
*Additional services may operate due to seasonal capacity requirements
⁽¹⁾Restricted passenger capacity if operating as a Freight/Fuel service
| Adelaide to Cape Jervis | AM |
|---|---|
| Coach departs Adelaide Central Bus Station | 6:45 am |
| Ferry departs Cape Jervis | 9:00 am |
| Cape Jervis to Adelaide | PM |
|---|---|
| Ferry departs Penneshaw | 7:30 pm |
| Coach departs Cape Jervis | 8:30 pm |
| Coach arrives Adelaide Central Bus Station | 10:30 pm (approx.) |
Timetable effective for travel until 30 September 2025:
| To Kangaroo Island | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|
| Time | Frequency |
| 6:00 am | * |
| 7:00 am ⁽¹⁾ | Mon-Fri# |
| 9:00 am | Daily^ |
| 10:00 am | Daily |
| 12:00 pm | Mon-Sat# |
| 1:00 pm | * |
| 3:00 pm | Sunday# |
| 4:00 pm | Daily |
| 6:00 pm | Daily |
| 7:00 pm | Daily |
| 9:00 pm | * |
| 9:45 pm | * |
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
*Additional services may operate due to seasonal capacity requirements
#Ferry may operate on other days due to seasonal capacity requirements
⁽¹⁾Restricted passenger capacity if operating as a Freight/Fuel service
Timetable effective for travel from 1 October 2025 (Peak Season - September to April):
| To Kangaroo Island | ||
|---|---|---|
| BOOK NOW | Peak Season |
|
| Time | Frequency | |
| 6:30 am | Daily | |
| 7:40 am | Daily | |
| 8:50 am | Daily^ | |
| 10:00 am | Daily | |
| 11:10 am | Daily | |
| 12:20 pm | Mon-Fri | |
| 1:30 pm | Mon-Fri | |
| 2:40 pm | Daily | |
| 3:50 pm | Daily | |
| 6:10 pm | Daily | |
| 9:00 pm | Daily | |
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
Timetable effective for travel from 1 October 2025 (Off-Peak Season - May to August):
| To Kangaroo Island | ||
|---|---|---|
| BOOK NOW | Off-Peak Season |
|
| Time | Frequency | |
| 6:30 am | Daily | |
| 8:50 am | Daily^ | |
| 11:10 am | Daily | |
| 12:20 pm | Mon-Fri | |
| 1:30 pm | Mon-Fri | |
| 3:50 pm | Daily | |
| 6:10 pm | Daily | |
| 9:00 pm | Daily | |
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
Please note:
Timetable effective for travel until 30 September 2025:
| From Kangaroo Island | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|
| Time | Frequency |
| 5:30 am | Mon-Fri# |
| 7:30 am | * |
| 8:30 am | Daily |
| 10:30 am | Daily |
| 11:30 am⁽¹⁾ | * |
| 1:30 pm | Mon-Sat# |
| 2:30 pm⁽¹⁾ | Daily |
| 4:30 pm | Sunday# |
| 5:30 pm | Daily |
| 7:30 pm | Daily^ |
| 8:30 pm | * |
| 10:15 pm | * |
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
*Additional services may operate due to seasonal capacity requirements
#Ferry may operate on other days due to seasonal capacity requirements
⁽¹⁾Restricted passenger capacity if operating as a Freight/Fuel service
Timetable effective for travel from 1 October 2025 (Peak Season - September to April):
| From Kangaroo Island | ||
|---|---|---|
| BOOK NOW | Peak Season |
|
| Time | Frequency | |
| 5:20 am | Daily | |
| 7:40 am | Daily | |
| 8:50 am | Daily | |
| 10:00 am | Daily | |
| 11:10 am | Daily | |
| 12:20 pm | Mon-Fri | |
| 1:30 pm | Mon-Fri | |
| 2:40 pm | Daily | |
| 3:50 pm | Daily | |
| 5:00 pm | Daily | |
| 7:20 pm | Daily^ | |
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
Timetable effective for travel from 1 October 2025 (Off-Peak Season - May to August):
| From Kangaroo Island | ||
|---|---|---|
| BOOK NOW | Off-Peak Season |
|
| Time | Frequency | |
| 5:20 am | Daily | |
| 7:40 am | Daily | |
| 10:00 am | Daily | |
| 12:20 pm | Daily | |
| 2:40 pm | Daily | |
| 5:00 pm | Daily | |
| 7:20 pm | Daily^ |
|
^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
Please note:
The SeaLink Coach Connection between Adelaide and Cape Jervis is continuing to operate as per the following timetable. The Public Coach Service between Adelaide and Cape Jervis is now operated by LinkSA. For information pertaining to the Public Coach Service - please see section titled 'Public Coach Service' in the drop down list below.
SeaLink Coach Connection
Timetable effective for travel until 30 September 2025:
Adelaide to Cape Jervis |
AM |
|---|---|
| Coach departs Adelaide Central Bus Station | 6:45 am |
| Ferry departs Cape Jervis | 9:00 am |
| Cape Jervis to Adelaide | PM |
|---|---|
| Ferry departs Penneshaw | 7:30 pm |
| Coach departs Cape Jervis | 8:30 pm |
| Coach arrives Adelaide Central Bus Station | 10:30 pm (approx.) |
Timetable effective for travel from 1 October 2025:
Adelaide to Cape Jervis |
AM |
|---|---|
| Coach departs Adelaide Central Bus Station | 6:30 am |
| Ferry departs Cape Jervis | 8:50 am |
| Cape Jervis to Adelaide | PM |
|---|---|
| Ferry departs Penneshaw | 7:20 pm |
| Coach departs Cape Jervis |
8:20 pm |
| Coach arrives Adelaide Central Bus Station |
10:20 pm (approx.) |
The Kangaroo Island Public Coach service, previously operated by SeaLink between Adelaide and Cape Jervis, has changed provider. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has contracted LinkSA to deliver this service from 1 October 2023. Please visit the LinkSA website to access the timetable and fare information or call 08 8555 2500 for assistance.
The Kangaroo Island Shuttle Service, previously operated by SeaLink between Penneshaw and Kingscote, has undergone a change in provider. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has contracted Peninsula Coaches to deliver this service from 1 October 2023. For those who have existing travel bookings after 1 October 2023, SeaLink is working closely with Peninsula Coaches to ensure a smooth transition and all existing reservations will be valid. To access the schedule and make bookings for travel post 1 October 2023, please call 08 8821 2755 or visit their website www.peninsulacoaches.com.au for assistance.
If you are travelling on one of our tours, we offer complimentary pick-ups from selected Adelaide hotels, and selected stops enroute to Cape Jervis.
View the Adelaide Pick-Ups listing as follows:
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