Sydney to Melbourne Freight — Express & General Freight Services
One of the busiest freight corridors in Australia. Quick Cargo moves freight between Sydney and Melbourne daily, with dedicated Express trucks, priority linehaul, and cost-effective general shipping. Whether you need a dedicated truck on your schedule, a dedicated truck on ours at a lower rate, or cost-effective shipping through our shared freight network, we move freight between Sydney and Melbourne daily. For semi-trailers and B-doubles, choose from two full truckload tiers: Express FTL and General FTL.
For freight in the other direction, see freight Melbourne to Sydney.
What is Express freight between Sydney and Melbourne?
A truck dedicated to your freight, direct from Sydney to Melbourne — no depot handling, no shared space, no extra stops. You stay in control and your freight gets the fastest possible transit, with next-day delivery as standard.
For metro jobs that need a truck and driver on a dedicated basis, see taxi truck hire. For urgent local delivery, see our same-day delivery service.
Express is the right choice for time-sensitive deliveries, fragile or high-value goods, or when you need a specific vehicle like a HIAB or flat-top. For semi-trailers and B-doubles on this corridor, General FTL offers the same exclusive truck at a lower rate by running on our schedule.
What is Priority freight and how does it work?
For pallets and smaller loads on this corridor, Priority fast-tracks your freight through the linehaul. An express truck picks up your freight in Sydney, it's prioritised through the linehaul to Melbourne, and another express truck delivers at the other end. Faster than General, without the cost of a dedicated truck.
Priority includes booked time slots for time-sensitive freight and $500 freight cover on every consignment at no extra cost.
How long does General freight take from Sydney to Melbourne?
Your freight moves through the national linehaul network alongside other shipments, with transit up to 2 business days from pickup. It's the more cost-effective option when your delivery isn't urgent.
General is the right choice for palletised goods, regular shipments, bulk stock replenishment, or anything where saving on freight cost matters more than speed.
What vehicle types are available on this route?
HIAB crane trucks, moffett forklifts, tail lift trucks, flat-tops, tautliners, pantechs, semis, and B-doubles. All vehicle types are available on both Express and general freight services for this route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does express freight take from Sydney to Melbourne? Next-day delivery as standard.
How long does general freight take from Sydney to Melbourne? Up to 2 business days.
What vehicle types are available? All types including HIAB, moffett, tail lift, flat-top, tautliner, pantech, semi, and B-double.
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