Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Brisbane to Cairns — from $1,089, 7–15 business day transit over roughly 1,700 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.
Brisbane to Cairns heads north up the Bruce Highway — roughly 1,700 km from the Stapylton yard through Gympie, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville to the Far North. Every dry season this lane fills with tourism operators, seasonal workers and families heading for the tropics.
Unloading is at our Cairns depot in the southside industrial precinct, with door-to-door delivery across Cairns and the northern beaches. From $1,089 depot-to-depot with a 7–15 business day window — often cheaper than the fuel and accommodation of a four-day drive north.
Pickup — Brisbane Stapylton depot: 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207, on the M1 between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, about 35 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.
Delivery — Cairns depot: 13 Gosper Close, Cairns QLD 4870, in Cairns' southside industrial precinct, an easy run from the Bruce Highway.
| Route | Brisbane → Cairns (roughly 1,700 km) |
|---|---|
| From price | $1,089 — running sedan, depot-to-depot |
| Indicative rate | ≈ $0.64 per km on this corridor |
| Typical transit | 7–15 business days |
| Service options | Door-to-door or depot-to-depot |
| Insurance | Carrier's transit insurance included |
Car transport Brisbane to Cairns starts from around $1,089 for a standard running sedan on a depot-to-depot basis. The final price depends on your vehicle size, whether it's running, and whether you choose door-to-door or depot-to-depot. Get an exact, no-obligation price using our instant online quote.
Typical transit time on the Brisbane to Cairns route is 7 to 15 business days from collection, covering roughly 1,700 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Brisbane–Cairns route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Yes — every vehicle is covered by carrier's transit insurance from pickup to delivery. We recommend photographing your vehicle's condition before handover, which you can upload when you book.
At our Cairns depot, 13 Gosper Close, Cairns QLD 4870 — in the southside industrial precinct, a few minutes off the Bruce Highway. Door delivery across Cairns and the northern beaches is available at booking.
Usually — the Brisbane–Cairns drive is around 1,700 km and takes most people three to four days with fuel and accommodation. From $1,089 depot-to-depot, transport saves the wear, the time off work and the one-way logistics.
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