From $770 (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 Melbourne to Gold Coast — from $770, 3–8 business day transit over roughly 1,780 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.
Melbourne to the Gold Coast is the great northern escape — about 1,780 km from our Craigieburn depot up the Hume and the inland or coastal network into South-East Queensland, priced from $770. Cars unload at the Stapylton yard just off the M1, 25 minutes from Southport.
Sea-changers and winter escapees dominate this lane, often shipping the car ahead and flying up to meet it. Door-to-door delivery covers the whole Gold Coast strip from Coolangatta to Coomera, or collect free from the depot on your way into town.
How the Melbourne to Gold Coast route runs
Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — check-in, condition photos and loading
Hume Freeway north — out of Victoria on the main freight lane
Northbound network legs — inland Newell line or coastal M1 by schedule
Stapylton depot, Gold Coast — unloaded for pickup or Gold Coast door delivery
Pickup — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.
Delivery — Gold Coast Stapylton depot: 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207, just off the M1 at Stapylton, about 25 minutes north of Southport.
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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast typically runs 3–8 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 Gold Coast?
Car transport Melbourne to Gold Coast: From $770 (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 Melbourne to Gold Coast?
Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Gold Coast route is 3 to 8 business days from collection, covering roughly 1,780 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Do you offer door-to-door car transport Melbourne to Gold Coast?
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Melbourne–Gold Coast route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Is my vehicle insured on the Melbourne to Gold Coast 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 I ship the car ahead and fly up later?
Yes — that's exactly how most customers do this move. Drop the car at Craigieburn (or book a door collection), fly to the Gold Coast, and we'll hold the vehicle securely at Stapylton until you're ready to collect. You'll be notified the moment it arrives.
Where do I collect my car on the Gold Coast?
At our Stapylton yard, 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207, just off the M1 — about 25 minutes from Southport. Door-to-door delivery to any Gold Coast address is available at booking.