From $1,089 (incl. GST, excl. fuel levy) for a running sedan depot-to-depot, 3–10 business days. Prices as at 14/10/2026.
Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne, VIC to Ballina, NSW — from $1,089, 3–10 business day transit over roughly 1,570 km on our depot-to-depot carrier network. Door-to-door options available.
Melbourne to Ballina runs about 1,570 km — up the Hume from our Craigieburn depot, through the Sydney corridor and north on the Pacific Motorway through Coffs Harbour and Grafton to the Northern Rivers. From $1,089 with a 3–10 business day window.
Delivery is by appointment at our Ballina meeting point, or door-to-door across Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. The Byron-bound sea change keeps this lane busy year-round — ship the car ahead and fly north to meet it.
How the Melbourne to Ballina route runs
Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — check-in and loading
Hume – Sydney corridor — the main freight lane north
Pacific Motorway (M1) — Coffs Harbour – Grafton legs
Ballina meeting point — handover by appointment, or Northern Rivers door delivery
Pickup — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.
Delivery — Ballina meeting point: Ballina NSW 2478 — exact address confirmed at booking, on the Pacific Motorway in the Northern Rivers, arranged by appointment.
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 Melbourne to Ballina works
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.
Book and schedule: we confirm a collection window. Melbourne to Ballina typically runs 3–10 business days once the vehicle is on a truck.
Collection and condition report: the driver photographs the vehicle from every angle and records existing marks before it is loaded.
In transit: the vehicle travels on a purpose-built carrier, secured by the wheels rather than the chassis so the suspension is not strained.
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 Melbourne to Ballina?
Car transport Melbourne to Ballina: From $1,089 (incl. GST, excl. fuel levy) for a running sedan depot-to-depot, 3–10 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 Melbourne to Ballina?
Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Ballina route is 3 to 10 business days from collection, covering roughly 1,570 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Do you offer door-to-door car transport Melbourne to Ballina?
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Melbourne–Ballina route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Is my vehicle insured on the Melbourne to Ballina 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.
Can you deliver to Byron Bay?
Yes — door-to-door delivery covers Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina and the whole Northern Rivers coast. Give us the address at booking and we'll bring the car to your driveway.
Where do I drop off in Melbourne?
At our Craigieburn depot, 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, just off the Hume Freeway — or book door-to-door collection from any Melbourne address.