Melbourne to Adelaide removalists · backloading from $106/m³
South Australia is live. MEL → ADL is our newest corridor and one of the most balanced — Adelaide imports more household goods than it exports, so both directions currently price at the same per-m³ rate as the Hume. Overnight transit, three trucks a week.
A pickup inside 7 days of today costs $200 extra on an exact date; flexible dates can avoid it.
How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Backloaded with Pea Logistics, a 1-bed apt (16 m³) costs $1,944, a 2-bed home (26 m³) $2,969, and a 3-bed home (36 m³) $3,805, GST and fuel included. You pay for the space your goods take, not a whole truck: about $106 per cubic metre on a full 35 m³ load. The run is 728 km (1 day overnight transit), with departures typically 3× weekly. Flexible pickup dates lower the price, and accepting a quote fixes it for the move you described.
Real prices for this lane.
Prices as the quote tool charges today, GST and fuel included. Accept a quote and the price is fixed for the move you described.
| Home size | Volume | From | What fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 8 m³ | $826 | Single occupant moves, common for unis |
| 1-bed apt | 16 m³ | $1,944 | Couples or solo professionals |
| 2-bed home | 26 m³ | $2,969 | Most common interstate move on this lane |
| 3-bed home | 36 m³ | $3,805 | Family relocations |
| 4-bed home | 50 m³ | $5,286 | Larger families with full home contents |
Pick the cheap dates.
Melbourne to Adelaide for the next eight weeks, priced by the same engine that quotes you. Plain weekdays a week-plus out all share the base price — weekends and short-notice pickups cost more. Flexible dates take another 5–10% off any of them.
Our rates are published and only move when the inputs do (fuel, demand bands). Leave your email and we'll tell you when Melbourne to Adelaide changes — up or down.
Who moves on this lane.
MEL → Adelaide Hills
Stirling, Aldgate, Hahndorf, Mount Barker — popular tree-change destinations, and they count as Adelaide metro on our pricing (no feeder fee). A 2-bed runs around $2,950; mention steep or narrow driveways at quote so we bring the right truck.
MEL → Barossa or McLaren Vale
Wine industry movers and lifestyle changers. McLaren Vale sits inside the metro ring; the Barossa is a short feeder leg on top of the lane price. A 2-bed lands around $2,950 plus the Barossa transfer if you're going that far north.
MEL → Adelaide CBD
Apartment moves into Glenelg, North Adelaide, Norwood. Common for healthcare and uni transfers. Around $1,950–$2,950 for 1-2 bed.
Tips for Melbourne to Adelaide
- 01Lane runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday — Friday is the busiest, book early.
- 02Pickup early in the day — drivers prefer 8-11am to make Adelaide by Tuesday morning.
- 03Adelaide Hills addresses (postcodes 5151-5159) sometimes need a smaller truck for the last few km. We'll flag at quote if relevant.
- 04Wine industry seasonality: vintage period (Feb-Apr) is busy; book 2 weeks ahead.
Lane questions.
Anything else, call (03) 8612 7235 or start a quote and add a note.
Can you deliver to Whyalla or Port Augusta?
Adelaide Hills delivery — is there a surcharge?
Other lanes we run
Before you book
Ready to book Melbourne to Adelaide?
60-second estimate; accept it and we confirm truck space within 1 business day. Cancel free more than 7 days before pickup.