Car Transport Townsville to Melbourne

Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Townsville to Melbourne — from $1,392, 10–20 business day transit over roughly 2,560 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.

Townsville to Melbourne spans about 2,560 km — loading at our Bohle depot in Townsville's north-west, down the Bruce Highway to Brisbane, then the inland Newell or Hume network to Melbourne's north. A scheduled multi-leg run quoted at 10–20 business days.

Cars unload at the Craigieburn depot beside the Hume Freeway, with metro door delivery available. End-of-posting moves out of Lavarack Barracks and JCU graduates heading south are the mainstay of this lane.

How the Townsville to Melbourne route runs

  1. Townsville depot, Bohle — check-in, condition photos and loading
  2. Bruce Highway south — Mackay – Rockhampton to Brisbane
  3. Southern network legs — inland Newell line or Hume by schedule
  4. Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — unloaded for pickup or metro door delivery

Pickup — Townsville depot: Bohle QLD 4818, in the Bohle industrial estate in Townsville's north-west, just off the Bruce Highway.

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

Townsville to Melbourne car transport at a glance

RouteTownsville → Melbourne (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 Townsville to Melbourne?

Car transport Townsville to Melbourne 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 Townsville to Melbourne?

Typical transit time on the Townsville to Melbourne 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 Townsville to Melbourne?

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

Is my vehicle insured on the Townsville to Melbourne 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 Townsville?

At our depot in the Bohle industrial estate (QLD 4818), just off the Bruce Highway in Townsville's north-west — or book door-to-door collection from any Townsville address.

Where does my car arrive in Melbourne?

At our Craigieburn depot, 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, just off the Hume Freeway. You'll be notified on arrival, with door delivery available across metro Melbourne.

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