Car Transport Melbourne to Newcastle

Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne to Newcastle — from $968, 3–10 business day transit over roughly 1,010 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.

Melbourne to Newcastle runs about 1,010 km — up the Hume from our Craigieburn depot through Albury–Wodonga and Goulburn, through the Sydney corridor and north on the M1 to the Hunter. From $968 with a 3–10 business day window.

Delivery is by appointment at our Newcastle meeting point, or door-to-door across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. New starters in the Hunter's industry and university arrivals keep this lane moving.

How the Melbourne to Newcastle route runs

  1. Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — check-in and loading
  2. Hume Freeway north — Albury–Wodonga – Goulburn legs
  3. Sydney corridor – M1 north — through to the Hunter
  4. Newcastle meeting point — handover by appointment, or Newcastle/Hunter door delivery

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

Delivery — Newcastle meeting point: Newcastle NSW 2300 — exact address confirmed at booking, close to the M1/Pacific Motorway corridor, arranged by appointment.

Melbourne to Newcastle car transport at a glance

RouteMelbourne → Newcastle (roughly 1,010 km)
From price$968 — running sedan, depot-to-depot
Indicative rate≈ $0.96 per km on this corridor
Typical transit3–10 business days
Service optionsDoor-to-door or depot-to-depot
InsuranceCarrier's transit insurance included

Frequently asked questions

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

Car transport Melbourne to Newcastle starts from around $968 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.

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

Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Newcastle route is 3 to 10 business days from collection, covering roughly 1,010 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.

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

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

Is my vehicle insured on the Melbourne to Newcastle 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.

How do I collect my car in Newcastle?

We'll contact you as the car arrives to set a handover time at our Newcastle meeting point — or choose door-to-door delivery at booking and we'll bring it to your Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or Hunter address.

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.

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