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Brisbane to Melbourne Freight

The longest of the east coast corridors — Express dedicated trucks, priority pallets, and Express FTL or General FTL truckloads between Brisbane and Melbourne, daily. Get an instant quote.

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Express — a dedicated truck, Brisbane straight to Melbourne

A truck dedicated to your freight, direct from Brisbane to Melbourne — no depot handling, no shared space, no extra stops. Full control and the fastest transit, in as little as 2 business days. The right choice for time-sensitive, fragile or high-value freight, or when you need a specific vehicle like a HIAB or flat-top.

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Pallets — priority or cost-effective

For pallets and smaller loads, Priority fast-tracks your freight through the linehaul with express pickup and delivery at each end — faster than General, without the cost of a dedicated truck. Or send it General through our shared network, up to two business days, when saving on cost matters more than speed.

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Full truckloads, two ways

Got enough to fill a semi or B-double? Choose Express FTL for a dedicated truck on your schedule, or General FTL for the same exclusive truck at a lower rate by running on ours — your freight only, no depot handling, Brisbane straight to Melbourne.

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Brisbane to Melbourne Freight — Express & General Freight Services

The longest of the east coast capital-to-capital routes, running daily. 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 Brisbane and Melbourne every day. For semi-trailers and B-doubles, choose from two full truckload tiers: Express FTL and General FTL.

Express — A Dedicated Truck, Direct to Melbourne

A truck dedicated to your freight, direct from Brisbane to Melbourne — no depot handling, no shared space, no extra stops. You stay in control and your freight gets the fastest possible transit, in as little as 2 business days.

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.

Priority — Fast-Tracked Through the Linehaul

For pallets and smaller loads on this corridor, Priority fast-tracks your freight through the linehaul. An express truck picks up your freight in Brisbane, 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.

General Freight — Up to 2 Business Days

Your freight moves through the national linehaul network alongside other shipments. It's the more cost-effective option when your delivery isn't urgent. Transit time is up to 2 business days from pickup.

General is the right choice for palletised goods, regular shipments, bulk stock replenishment, or anything where saving on freight cost matters more than speed.

Vehicle Types Available

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 Brisbane to Melbourne? As little as 2 business days with Express.

How long does general freight take from Brisbane 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.

Get an instant quote — enter your Brisbane pickup and Melbourne delivery details and we'll price both Express and General options.

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