Typically 3× weekly backloads

Sydney to Canberra removalists · backloading from $96/m³

Short-haul lane between two of Australia's biggest cities. Trucks run 3× weekly, transit is same-day, and the lane has the lowest minimum-pricing impact of any of our routes.

Distance

286 km

Transit

Same day

Pickup window

2-3 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 Sydney to Canberra?

Backloaded with Pea Logistics, a 1-bed apt (16 m³) costs $1,757, a 2-bed home (26 m³) $2,684, and a 3-bed home (36 m³) $3,439, GST and fuel included. You pay for the space your goods take, not a whole truck: about $96 per cubic metre on a full 35 m³ load. The run is 286 km (same day 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	$747	Common — APS workers, students
1-bed apt	16 m³	$1,757	Couples + solo professionals
2-bed home	26 m³	$2,684	Family moves into outer Canberra
3-bed home	36 m³	$3,439	Larger relocations, less common
4-bed home	50 m³	$4,776	Diplomatic / executive moves

Pick the cheap dates.

Sydney to Canberra 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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Watch this lane's rate

Our rates are published and only move when the inputs do (fuel, demand bands). Leave your email and we'll tell you when Sydney to Canberra changes — up or down.

Who moves on this lane.

SYD → Canberra APS transfer

Public service relocations are common, often involving urgency (start dates). Usually 1-2 bed, exact-date pickup. $1,750–$2,700.

SYD → ANU / UC student

University intake (Feb, July). Studio or shared-room moves, 5-10 m³ — around $400–$1,050.

SYD → Embassy / diplomatic

Larger moves with security-conscious handling, arranged at booking. $3,450–$4,800.

Tips for Sydney to Canberra

01Hume Highway is the lane — clear weather year-round, no major delays.
02Same-day transit means pickup AM, delivery PM same day.
03If your APS start date is fixed, book "exact date" — the urgency premium isn't worth it for this short a lane.
04Canberra delivery addresses are easy — wide streets, good truck access.

Lane questions.

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

Same-day transit, really?

Yes — 286km is a 3-hour drive. Pickup early morning, delivery late afternoon. The wider window covers loading/unloading on both ends.

Can I add a Canberra stop to a Sydney to Melbourne move?

We don't combine lanes for individual customers. But if you have flexibility, the SYD-CBR lane is cheaper standalone than a stop-off would be. Use the quote tool for an exact comparison.