Car Transport Brisbane to Melbourne

From $495 (incl. GST, excl. fuel levy) for a running sedan depot-to-depot, 3–8 business days. Prices as at 14/10/2026.

Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Brisbane to Melbourne — from $495, 3–8 business day transit over roughly 1,680 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.

Sending a car south from Brisbane to Melbourne is one of the busiest jobs on our board. Vehicles are loaded at our Stapylton depot on the M1 south of Brisbane, then run south with our interstate carriers — most loads take the inland Newell Highway line through Goondiwindi, Dubbo and Shepparton, which keeps transit quicker and more predictable than the coastal crawl.

At the Melbourne end your car is unloaded at our Craigieburn depot just off the Hume Freeway, ready for depot collection — or we can deliver door-to-door across metropolitan Melbourne. It's a popular move for people relocating for work or university, and for Victorian buyers bringing home a car bought in Queensland's used market.

Planning the move? Read our Brisbane to Melbourne car transport guide.

How the Brisbane to Melbourne route runs

1. Stapylton depot, Brisbane — vehicle checked in, condition-photographed and loaded
2. Newell Highway inland run — Goondiwindi – Moree – Dubbo with driver changeovers
3. Shepparton – Hume Freeway — final approach into Melbourne's north
4. Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — unloaded for depot pickup or metro door delivery

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 — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.

Brisbane to Melbourne car transport at a glance

What's included

• Carrier's transit insurance: your vehicle is covered from the moment we collect it until it is signed for at the other end.
• Door-to-door or depot-to-depot: we collect and deliver to your address where truck access allows, or you save by using our depots at each end.
• Written condition report: photographed and signed at pickup, and checked against the vehicle again at delivery, so any dispute is settled by evidence rather than memory.
• Running or not: non-runners can be moved with the right equipment — tell us when you book so we send it.
• SMS and email updates: you are told when the vehicle is collected, when it is in transit and when it is ready.

How car transport Brisbane to Melbourne works

1. Quote: enter the pickup and delivery suburbs and the vehicle make and model. The price comes back in about a minute, with no obligation and no phone call needed.
2. Book and schedule: we confirm a collection window. Brisbane to Melbourne typically runs 3–8 business days once the vehicle is on a truck.
3. Collection and condition report: the driver photographs the vehicle from every angle and records existing marks before it is loaded.
4. In transit: the vehicle travels on a purpose-built carrier, secured by the wheels rather than the chassis so the suspension is not strained.
5. Delivery and sign-off: you check the vehicle against the same condition report before signing. Anything that does not match is raised then and there.

What the price depends on

Two cars on the same route can be quoted differently, and it is worth knowing why:

• Size: a dual-cab ute or seven-seat SUV takes more deck space than a hatchback, and space is what you are buying.
• Whether it runs: a non-runner has to be winched, which needs particular equipment and more time.
• Door-to-door or depot: depot-to-depot is consistently cheaper because it keeps the truck on main routes.
• Timing: flexible dates are cheaper than a fixed day, because we can fill a truck efficiently.
• Modifications: lift kits, roof racks, spoilers and low body kits change the height or clearance and can change the equipment needed.

Preparing your car for transport

Ten minutes of preparation prevents most of the problems we see:

• Remove personal belongings — transit insurance covers the vehicle, not loose items inside it.
• Leave about a quarter tank of fuel: enough to load and unload, not enough to add weight.
• Take a set of your own photos on the day, so you have your own record alongside ours.
• Retract the aerial, fold the mirrors and remove roof racks, bike racks and toll tags.
• Disable any alarm or immobiliser that could trigger in transit, and tell the driver how it works.
• Check for leaks and note existing damage — declaring a scratch up front is far easier than arguing about it later.
• Provide one working key at collection and make sure someone can receive the vehicle at the other end.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to transport a car from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Car transport Brisbane to Melbourne: From $495 (incl. GST, excl. fuel levy) for a running sedan depot-to-depot, 3–8 business days. Prices as at 14/10/2026. 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.

How long does it take to transport a car Brisbane to Melbourne?

Typical transit time on the Brisbane to Melbourne route is 3 to 8 business days from collection, covering roughly 1,680 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.

Do you offer door-to-door car transport Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Brisbane–Melbourne route. You choose what suits you when you book.

Is my vehicle insured on the Brisbane to Melbourne trip?

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.

Where do I drop my car off in Brisbane?

Our Brisbane depot is at 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207 — right off the M1 about halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. If a depot drop-off doesn't suit, we can collect from any Brisbane address door-to-door.

Where do I collect my car in Melbourne?

Cars arriving from Brisbane are unloaded at our Craigieburn depot, 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, just off the Hume Freeway in Melbourne's north. We'll text and email you the moment it's ready, or deliver to your door anywhere in metro Melbourne.

Is it cheaper to drive or to transport my car from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The drive is about 1,680 km — roughly 18 to 20 hours at the wheel, so most people take two days with an overnight stop. Once you add fuel, accommodation, meals, the flight or drive back and the wear on your car, a depot-to-depot booking usually compares well, and it saves you two or more days off work. Your instant online quote gives you the exact figure to compare.

Can you move a non-running car from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes — non-runners are loaded by winch or tilt-tray at the Stapylton depot and travel the same route south to Craigieburn. Just flag it as non-running in your quote so the right equipment is scheduled at both ends.

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How is the price worked out? Read our interstate car transport cost guide

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