Car Transport Sydney to Townsville

Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Sydney to Townsville — from $1,331, 7–15 business day transit over roughly 2,090 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.

Sydney to Townsville runs about 2,090 km north — the M1/Pacific corridor from our Smithfield depot to Brisbane, then the Bruce Highway through Rockhampton and Mackay to the garrison city. From $1,331 with a 7–15 business day window.

Unloading is at our Bohle depot in Townsville's north-west, with door delivery across the city. Defence postings north dominate this lane — ship the car when the posting order lands and it'll be waiting when you arrive.

How the Sydney to Townsville route runs

  1. Smithfield depot, Sydney — check-in and loading
  2. M1/Pacific north — Newcastle – Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
  3. Bruce Highway north — Rockhampton – Mackay stretch
  4. Townsville depot, Bohle — unloaded for pickup or Townsville 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 — Townsville depot: Bohle QLD 4818, in the Bohle industrial estate in Townsville's north-west, just off the Bruce Highway.

Sydney to Townsville car transport at a glance

RouteSydney → Townsville (roughly 2,090 km)
From price$1,331 — running sedan, depot-to-depot
Indicative rate≈ $0.64 per km on this corridor
Typical transit7–15 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 Sydney to Townsville?

Car transport Sydney to Townsville starts from around $1,331 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 Sydney to Townsville?

Typical transit time on the Sydney to Townsville route is 7 to 15 business days from collection, covering roughly 2,090 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.

Do you offer door-to-door car transport Sydney to Townsville?

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

Is my vehicle insured on the Sydney 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.

Where do I drop my car off in Sydney?

At our Smithfield depot, 5 Hume Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164, in Sydney's west — or book door-to-door and we'll collect from any address in greater Sydney.

How do posting-cycle moves to Townsville work?

Book as soon as your posting is confirmed, drop the car at Smithfield (or use door collection), and we'll schedule it north so it lands at our Bohle depot close to your arrival date. You're updated at every leg.

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