From $495 (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 Sydney to Brisbane — from $495, 3–8 business day transit over roughly 920 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.
Shipping a car from Sydney up to Brisbane is a short, high-frequency interstate hop — around 920 km up the M1/Pacific Motorway through Newcastle, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Cars are loaded at our Smithfield depot in western Sydney, with departures most weekdays.
It's the standard route for Sydneysiders relocating to South-East Queensland and for Queensland buyers who've picked up a car in Sydney's big dealer market. Arrival is at our Stapylton yard on the M1 — convenient whether you're settling in Brisbane's southside, Logan or the northern Gold Coast — with door-to-door delivery available across the metro area.
Stapylton depot, Brisbane — unloaded for pickup or Brisbane/Gold Coast door delivery
Pickup — Sydney Smithfield depot: 5 Hume Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164, in Sydney's west near the Cumberland Highway, a short run from the M4.
Delivery — Brisbane Stapylton depot: 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207, on the M1 between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, about 35 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.
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 Sydney to Brisbane 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. Sydney to Brisbane 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 Sydney to Brisbane?
Car transport Sydney to Brisbane: From $495 (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 Sydney to Brisbane?
Typical transit time on the Sydney to Brisbane route is 3 to 8 business days from collection, covering roughly 920 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Do you offer door-to-door car transport Sydney to Brisbane?
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Sydney–Brisbane route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Is my vehicle insured on the Sydney to Brisbane 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.
Where do I drop my car off in Sydney?
Our Sydney depot is at 5 Hume Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164 — a short run from the M4 in the city's west. Door-to-door collection from any Sydney address is available too.
How quickly can my car leave Sydney?
Sydney–Brisbane is one of our most frequent runs, with loads departing most weekdays. Book and drop off at Smithfield, and your car is usually on the next available carrier — typical transit is 3–8 business days depot to depot.
Is it cheaper to drive or to transport my car from Sydney to Brisbane?
The drive is about 920 km — roughly 10 to 12 hours at the wheel, a long day or two easier ones. Once you add fuel, a night's accommodation, meals, the trip back and the wear on your car, a depot-to-depot booking often compares well, and nobody loses days off work. Your instant online quote gives you the exact figure to compare.
Can you move a non-running car from Sydney to Brisbane?
Yes — non-runners are loaded by winch or tilt-tray at the Smithfield depot and travel the same route north to Stapylton. Just flag it as non-running in your quote so the right equipment is scheduled at both ends.