Melbourne to Sydney Freight — Express & General Freight Services
Quick Cargo moves palletised and commercial freight from Melbourne to Sydney with next-day Express as standard, or cost-effective general freight in up to 2 business days. Melbourne to Sydney is one of the most heavily trafficked freight lanes in the country, serving Victorian manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors moving stock into the Sydney market every day.
Express — A Dedicated Truck, Direct to Sydney
Express is a dedicated truck that goes straight from your Melbourne pickup to your Sydney delivery, with no depot transfers along the way. Next-day delivery is standard on this lane. Choose Express for time-sensitive, fragile or high-value freight, or when you need a specific vehicle such as a HIAB or flat-top.
Priority — Fast-Tracked Through the Linehaul
Priority is for pallets and smaller loads that need to move quickly but do not need a dedicated truck. Your freight is prioritised through the linehaul to Sydney with booked time slots and $500 freight cover on every consignment.
General Freight — Up to 2 Business Days
General freight moves your palletised goods through our shared network alongside other freight heading to Sydney. It is the most cost-effective option when cost matters more than speed, with transit up to 2 business days from pickup.
Melbourne Pickup, Sydney Delivery
We pick up right across Melbourne — the western industrial belt (Laverton, Truganina, Derrimut), the southeast (Dandenong South, Keysborough), the northern suburbs (Campbellfield, Somerton) and the Port of Melbourne. Delivery covers all of Sydney, including the western Sydney freight hubs (Eastern Creek, Wetherill Park, Prestons), Silverwater and Port Botany. The run is about 870km up the Hume Highway — roughly a 9–10 hour drive — which is why a dedicated Express truck delivers next-day while shared general freight takes up to 2 business days.
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, running on our next planned Melbourne–Sydney trip. Either way it is one truck, one load, with no depot handling.
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. Select what you need when you get a quote.
Related options include full truckload transport, pallet delivery, Moffett forklifts, tail-lift trucks, tautliner trucks, general freight, a business account, and FreightInsure cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does freight take from Melbourne to Sydney? With Quick Cargo Express, next-day delivery is standard. General freight is up to 2 business days from pickup. Times are indicative and depend on pickup time and freight.
How much does Melbourne to Sydney 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 Sydney do you deliver? All of Sydney, including the western Sydney freight hubs, Silverwater and Port Botany.
Can I send a single pallet from Melbourne to Sydney? Yes. Quick Cargo handles everything from a single pallet to a full truckload on this lane, 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.
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