Sydney to Canberra
Sydney to Canberra removals
A same-day interstate move for most apartments and smaller homes. Door to door, fully insured, tracked daily.
- Distance
- 286 km
- Drive
- About 3 hours via the Hume and Federal Highways
- Dedicated truck
- Same or next day
- Backload
- 3 to 7 days
How we run this route
Sydney to Canberra is short enough that most one and two bedroom homes can be loaded in the morning and unloaded the same afternoon, with one crew doing both ends.
Larger homes are loaded on day one and delivered first thing the next morning, which avoids a rushed afternoon unload in Canberra.
- Morning
Load in Sydney
Crew starts at 7am to be on the Hume before late morning traffic.
- Midday
Drive
Around three hours with a rest stop at Goulburn.
- Afternoon
Unload in Canberra
Same crew unloads, places furniture and reassembles beds.
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 | $1,650 to $2,100 | $890 to $1,190 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,450 to $2,950 | $1,290 to $1,690 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,400 to $4,200 | $1,890 to $2,390 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,600 to $5,600 | Dedicated recommended |
Sample pricing for a demo business. Prices vary with volume, access and dates.
Tips for moving to Canberra
- Canberra winters are cold. Pack heaters and bedding in a clearly labelled first-night box.
- Government housing and defence moves may have specific paperwork. Let us know early.
Sydney to Canberra FAQs
Yes, for most homes up to three bedrooms. It means the people who wrapped your things also unwrap them.
The return trip is built into the fixed price, and we often carry a backload north to keep it down.
