From $1,936 (incl. GST, excl. fuel levy) for a running sedan depot-to-depot, 10–20 business days. Prices as at 14/10/2026.
Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne to Townsville — from $1,936, 10–20 business day transit over roughly 2,560 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.
Melbourne to Townsville runs about 2,560 km north — the Hume and Newell network from our Craigieburn depot to Brisbane, then the Bruce Highway through Rockhampton and Mackay to North Queensland's garrison city.
Unloading is at our Bohle depot just off the highway in Townsville's north-west, with door delivery across the city. Defence postings to Lavarack and resource-sector starters are the regulars; quoted at 10–20 business days with milestone updates throughout.
How the Melbourne to Townsville route runs
Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — check-in and loading
Northern network legs — Hume – Newell line to Brisbane by schedule
Bruce Highway north — Rockhampton – Mackay stretch
Townsville depot, Bohle — unloaded for pickup or Townsville door delivery
Pickup — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.
Delivery — Townsville depot: Bohle QLD 4818, in the Bohle industrial estate in Townsville's north-west, just off the Bruce Highway.
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 Townsville 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 Townsville typically runs 10–20 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 Townsville?
Car transport Melbourne to Townsville: From $1,936 (incl. GST, excl. fuel levy) for a running sedan depot-to-depot, 10–20 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 Townsville?
Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Townsville route is 10 to 20 business days from collection, covering roughly 2,560 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Do you offer door-to-door car transport Melbourne to Townsville?
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Melbourne–Townsville route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Is my vehicle insured on the Melbourne to Townsville 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.
Do you handle defence postings to Townsville?
All the time — Townsville posting cycles are a fixture on this lane. Book as soon as your posting date is confirmed and we'll schedule the car to land close to your arrival.
Where do I collect my car in Townsville?
At our depot in the Bohle industrial estate (QLD 4818), just off the Bruce Highway in the city's north-west. We'll notify you by SMS and email on arrival, or deliver door-to-door across Townsville.