Typically 3× weekly backloads

Melbourne to Brisbane removalists · backloading from $138/m³

Melbourne → Brisbane is the longest of our regular interstate lanes — 1,675 km, two days transit. Trucks run 3 times a week, and the return leg has consistent demand.

Distance

1,675 km

Transit

2 days

Pickup window

5-7 business days from booking

Cadence

Typically 3× weekly

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 Brisbane?

Backloaded with Pea Logistics, a 1-bed apt (16 m³) costs $2,538, a 2-bed home (26 m³) $3,877, and a 3-bed home (36 m³) $4,969, GST and fuel included. You pay for the space your goods take, not a whole truck: about $138 per cubic metre on a full 35 m³ load. The run is 1,675 km (2 days 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	$1,079	Small loads only — usually parcel-style
1-bed apt	16 m³	$2,538	Queen bed, sofa, basics, no white goods
2-bed home	26 m³	$3,877	2 bedrooms + lounge — most common move
3-bed home	36 m³	$4,969	3 bedrooms + study + full kitchen
4-bed home	50 m³	$6,901	Larger family home with garage contents

Pick the cheap dates.

Melbourne to Brisbane 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.

base price (cheapest) weekend short notice

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Who moves on this lane.

MEL → Sunshine Coast retirement

Most common reason for this lane: retirees moving north for the climate. Often 2-3 bed family homes downsizing. $3,900–$4,950.

MEL → Brisbane work transfer

Healthcare and tech sector relocations. Usually 1-2 bed, urgent timing. A pickup inside 7 days of today costs $200 extra on an exact date; flexible dates can avoid it.

MEL → Cairns (via a Brisbane transfer)

The truck runs to Brisbane, then a partner carrier covers the last 1,500 km to Cairns. That final leg is well outside our corridor, so we price this one by hand rather than instantly — ask and we'll come back same day. Allow 5-7 days transit.

Tips for Melbourne to Brisbane

01Departures are typically 3× weekly, not daily — book 7-10 days ahead for the best pickup window.
02Inland route via Newell Highway is faster than coastal in winter; coastal route safer in heavy rain.
03If your move includes outdoor furniture, pack tarps — 2-day transit means goods can sit on the truck overnight at depots.
04Biosecurity inspections at the QLD border occasionally add 30-60 min to transit. Build flex into your plan.

Lane questions.

Anything else, call (03) 8612 7235 or start a quote and add a note.

Why does this lane cost more than Sydney to Melbourne?

Distance: 1,675 km is nearly twice the Hume run and two days on the road. Per kilometre it actually prices below Sydney–Melbourne. It also runs typically 3× weekly rather than daily, and the return leg has weaker demand, so less of the cost is shared. You pay for the space your goods take, not a whole truck.

Can I deliver to Cairns or Townsville?

Yes, via a transfer in Brisbane. Your goods travel MEL → BNE on the regular run, then a partner carrier runs the final leg. Total transit 5-7 days, 15-25% more than the BNE-only quote.