Car Transport Melbourne to Townsville

Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne to Townsville — from $1,392, 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

  1. Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — check-in and loading
  2. Northern network legs — Hume – Newell line to Brisbane by schedule
  3. Bruce Highway north — Rockhampton – Mackay stretch
  4. 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.

Melbourne to Townsville car transport at a glance

RouteMelbourne → Townsville (roughly 2,560 km)
From price$1,392 — running sedan, depot-to-depot
Indicative rate≈ $0.54 per km on this corridor
Typical transit10–20 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 Townsville?

Car transport Melbourne to Townsville starts from around $1,392 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 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.

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