Melbourne to Brisbane Freight — Express & General Freight Services
Quick Cargo moves palletised and commercial freight from Melbourne to Brisbane with a dedicated Express truck in as little as 2 business days, or cost-effective general freight. Melbourne to Brisbane is the longest capital-to-capital run on the east coast, serving Victorian manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors moving stock into Queensland.
Express — A Dedicated Truck, Direct to Brisbane
Express is a dedicated truck straight from your Melbourne pickup to your Brisbane delivery, with no depot handling, in as little as 2 business days. Because this is a roughly 1,700km corridor there is no next-day option, but a dedicated truck is still the fastest and most secure way to move time-sensitive, fragile or high-value freight.
Priority — Fast-Tracked Through the Linehaul
Priority fast-tracks pallets and smaller loads through the linehaul with express pickup and delivery at each end, booked time slots and $500 freight cover — quicker than General without the cost of a dedicated truck.
General Freight — The Cost-Effective Option
General freight moves your palletised goods through our shared network at the lowest rate when cost matters more than speed. Transit is a little longer than Express on this long corridor.
Melbourne Pickup, Brisbane Delivery
We pick up across Melbourne — the western belt (Laverton, Truganina, Derrimut), the southeast (Dandenong South, Keysborough), the northern suburbs (Campbellfield, Somerton) and the Port of Melbourne. Delivery covers Brisbane, including Acacia Ridge, Rocklea, Wacol, Darra, Eagle Farm, the Port of Brisbane and the Yatala/Stapylton corridor. It is about 1,700km up the Hume and Newell corridors — the longest east coast lane — so Express runs in as little as 2 business days and General a little longer.
Full Truckloads — Express FTL or General FTL
For a full load, choose Express FTL — a dedicated semi-trailer or B-double on your schedule — or General FTL, the same exclusive truck at a lower rate on our next planned Melbourne–Brisbane run.
Vehicle Types Available
Every vehicle type runs this lane: HIAB crane trucks, Moffett forklifts, tail-lift trucks, flat-tops, tautliners, pantechs, semi-trailers and B-doubles — from a single pallet to a full truckload. Get an instant quote for the right vehicle.
For specialist loading and unloading, see our HIAB crane trucks, Moffett trucks, tail-lift trucks and flat-top trucks.
Related options include full truckload transport, pallet delivery, tautliner trucks, general freight, a business account, and FreightInsure cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does freight take from Melbourne to Brisbane? Express (dedicated, direct) runs in as little as 2 business days; General takes a little longer. It is the longest east coast corridor, so there is no next-day option. Times are indicative.
How much does Melbourne to Brisbane freight cost? Pricing is by weight, cubic volume and service level — Express, Priority or General. Enter your details for an instant quote in under 60 seconds.
Where in Melbourne do you pick up? Right across metro Melbourne — the western and northern industrial suburbs, the southeast, the CBD fringe and the Port of Melbourne.
Where in Brisbane do you deliver? Across metro Brisbane, including the southern industrial suburbs, the airport precinct, the Port of Brisbane and the Yatala/Stapylton corridor.
Can I send a single pallet from Melbourne to Brisbane? Yes. Quick Cargo handles everything from a single pallet to a full truckload, with priority or general options.
Can you move parcels or smaller items? Our focus is palletised and commercial freight, but we can arrange smaller consignments too — just mention it when you get a quote.
There is no next-day claim on this longest corridor. Get an instant Melbourne to Brisbane quote — enter your freight details and see your price in seconds.
