Sydney to Melbourne removals
Our busiest interstate corridor, with trucks leaving Alexandria every week. Door to door, fully insured, tracked daily.
- Distance
- 878 km
- Drive
- About 9 hours via the Hume
- Dedicated truck
- 2 to 3 days
- Backload
- 5 to 10 days
How we run this route
Sydney to Melbourne is the route we run most, with at least two scheduled trucks on the Hume Highway every week. That frequency keeps backload prices low and gives dedicated moves plenty of pickup dates.
Dedicated trucks load in Sydney on day one, drive with a fatigue-managed two driver team and usually unload in Melbourne on day two or three. Backloads are consolidated at our depot and delivered on the next Melbourne run.
- Day 1
Load in Sydney
Crew wraps, inventories and loads. Truck departs the same afternoon.
- Day 2
On the Hume
Two drivers share the drive with rest breaks at Goulburn and Albury.
- Day 2 or 3
Unload in Melbourne
Melbourne crew meets the truck, unloads and reassembles furniture.
Price guide by home size
Sample AUD ranges including GST, loading and unloading crews, wrapping and transit insurance. Your written quote is based on your inventory.
| Home size | Dedicated truck | Backload |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,200 to $3,900 | $1,190 to $1,690 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,100 to $4,900 | $1,890 to $2,490 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,600 to $6,800 | $2,790 to $3,590 |
| 4 bedroom | $7,200 to $8,900 | Dedicated recommended |
Sample pricing for a demo business. Prices vary with volume, access and dates.
Tips for moving to Melbourne
- Book Melbourne lift or loading dock times for the afternoon of day two, with a backup morning on day three.
- Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs often need a council parking permit. Apply early.
- Pack a cool-weather bag. Melbourne can be ten degrees cooler than Sydney on the same day.
Sydney to Melbourne FAQs
No, but your coordinator shares the truck location each evening so you can plan your own drive or flight.
A backload with a flexible pickup window. Reducing your volume before the move lowers the price further.
Yes, Saturday unloads are available with a small surcharge.
Get your Sydney to Melbourne price
Tell us what is moving and where. You will have a written fixed price within two business hours, with insurance included.
Transit insurance included. $150 deposit, balance on the day.