3× weekly backloads

Melbourne to Brisbane backloading from $153/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

3× weekly

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Real prices for this lane.

Indicative starting prices, GST + goods-in-transit insurance to $20k included. Final price locks when we confirm capacity.

Home size	Volume	From	What fits
Studio	8 m³	$1,199	Small loads only — usually parcel-style
1-bed apt	16 m³	$2,820	Queen bed, sofa, basics, no white goods
2-bed home	26 m³	$4,308	2 bedrooms + lounge — most common move
3-bed home	36 m³	$5,521	3 bedrooms + study + full kitchen
4-bed home	50 m³	$7,668	Larger family home with garage contents

Pick the cheap dates.

Live engine prices · 2-bed home (26 m³) · exact date

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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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 Brisbane changes — up or down.

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. $4,300–$5,500.

MEL → Brisbane work transfer

Healthcare and tech sector relocations. Usually 1-2 bed, urgent timing. Same-week urgency surcharge ($200) common here.

MEL → Cairns (via BNE depot transfer)

We run to our Brisbane depot, then a 4WD partner 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

01This is our least-frequent lane — book 7-10 days ahead for 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 7234 or start a quote and add a note.

Why is this lane more expensive per km?

Two reasons: it's our lowest-frequency lane (3×/week vs daily on SYD↔MEL), so each truck has more fixed cost per move; and the return leg has weaker demand, so less of the cost is shared. Still ~25% cheaper than dedicated.

Can I deliver to Cairns or Townsville?

Yes, via our Brisbane depot transfer. We bring your goods MEL → BNE on our regular truck, then a partner carrier runs the final leg. Total transit 5-7 days, 15-25% more than the BNE-only quote.