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Interstate removalists Fixed-price route

Canberra to Melbourne Removalists

Barton Highway and the Hume, in reverse. APS transfers back home, students finishing at ANU, families relocating from the capital to Melbourne.

From Canberra
To Melbourne, VIC
Route distance
662 km
How it travels
Truck
Typical transit
2-4 business days
4.9★ · 1,195 reviews AFRA accredited Regular departures Canberra → Melbourne runs 20+ trucks across VIC & NSW No hidden fees
The Canberra → Melbourne move

The capital exodus

The reverse of the Melbourne-to-Canberra route runs almost as steadily. APS transfers at end-of-posting, graduate departures from ANU and UC into Victorian jobs, and families moving back to Melbourne after a Canberra stint. The route itself is the same — Barton across to the Hume, then south — but the customer profile is different.

What this move looks like

Two-day truck south

Straight truck move, 660 km via Yass and Wodonga. No rail, no ferry, no state-line quarantine. Door-to-door in 2-4 business days with a dedicated truck. Fixed price both directions.

Who we move on this route

  • APS end-of-posting transfers Return-to-Melbourne after a Canberra rotation.
  • ANU and UC graduates Moving to Melbourne jobs after finishing degrees.
  • Diplomatic postings ending Foreign missions ending assignments and moving Melbourne-bound.
  • Families returning home Melbourne origin, Canberra career, returning after 3-5 year stints.
The route

Canberra to Melbourne — what the journey looks like

Straight talk about timing, how your goods actually travel, and what's included, so there are no surprises.

  1. Canberra
  2. Wodonga
  3. Melbourne

How our interstate removalists move your home

For most Melbourne-to-interstate moves the most efficient approach combines rail-based container transport to a destination hub, then final-mile truck delivery to your door. This is how the majority of professional interstate removalists in Australia handle long-haul moves — it's safer for your belongings and cheaper for you than a straight-through road move. Shorter routes (Melbourne ↔ Sydney, Melbourne ↔ Canberra, Sydney ↔ Newcastle) usually run road-only in a dedicated interstate removals truck.

Melbourne storage for your interstate move

Settlement dates rarely line up perfectly when you're moving interstate. We offer secure short-term storage at our Cheltenham depot — useful if your destination move-in date slips and you need interstate removalists who can hold everything a few extra days before it ships out. Melbourne-side storage only; if you need storage on arrival at your destination city, ask us and we'll recommend a partner.

Dedicated interstate truck vs shared load (backload)

A dedicated container or truck is the fastest interstate removals option and best for full home moves. A shared load (sometimes called a backload) can be significantly cheaper than dedicated interstate movers if you have flexibility on pickup and delivery dates. We'll recommend which suits your interstate move based on your inventory, dates, and budget.

What every interstate removalist quote includes

Every quote from our interstate removalists includes full transit insurance, heavy-duty blankets and wrapping for furniture, professional loading and unloading, and all fuel and tolls. No fuel levies added on the day, no separate depot-to-door fees. What we quote is what you pay for your interstate move.

Fixed-price interstate removals — no surprises

The price your interstate removalist quotes you is the price you pay. Fuel included, tolls included, standard access loading included. No day-of-move extras appearing on your final invoice — one of the most common complaints about cheaper interstate moving companies, and one we've built our fixed-price model to remove entirely.

AFRA accredited interstate movers

We're accredited with the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA) — the industry body that audits interstate removalists on insurance, equipment, training and complaints handling. If a claim ever arose, AFRA membership means it's handled through proper industry process rather than left to chance. Look for the AFRA logo when choosing between interstate moving companies — it's the single most reliable indicator of a legitimate operator.

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Canberra → Melbourne, step by step

  1. 01

    Quote and booking

    Fixed Melbourne price confirmed in writing.

  2. 02

    Canberra collection

    Our Canberra-side crew packs, wraps and loads at your address.

  3. 03

    Barton then Hume south

    Dedicated truck via Yass, Wodonga and Wangaratta into Melbourne.

  4. 04

    Melbourne delivery

    Delivery to your Melbourne address with placement and reassembly.

Worth knowing about this route

APS relocation invoicing

If your move is APS-covered, we invoice per federal payment terms with the documentation your department needs.

Queanbeyan pickups

Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra pickups are handled at the same rate as ACT-side collections — same crew, same job.

Get your estimate

Start your Canberra to Melbourne quote

This route is on our fixed-price table — the calculator returns your price directly.

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What we move

Canberra to Melbourne services

Packing, transport, storage, access coordination and specialist handling.

Whole-of-home moves

The main service. Every room, every piece of furniture, packed and transported to your new Melbourne address.

  • 1-bedroom to 5-bedroom homes
  • Furniture dismantling & reassembly
  • Fragile item packing available

Apartment & high-rise moves

Towers have strict service-lift protocols, loading bay windows and Certificate of Currency requirements. We book them and coordinate with the building manager before delivery.

  • Service lift booking
  • Body corporate liaison
  • Certificate of Currency supplied

Retirement & downsizing moves

Downsizing from a Melbourne family home to somewhere smaller in Melbourne? We handle the whole thing, including sorting what stays and what goes.

  • Packing service included
  • Fragile heirloom handling
  • Storage during transition

Backload & small moves

Moving a room's worth of things, or a studio? Backloading is significantly cheaper than a dedicated truck if you're flexible on dates.

  • Share truck space
  • Studio & single-item moves
  • Best when dates are flexible

Melbourne storage

Secure short- or long-term storage at our Cheltenham depot, arranged before your goods leave for Melbourne. Note: storage is a Melbourne-side service only.

  • Modules & 20ft containers
  • Weekly rates, no lock-in
  • Full insurance applies

Heavy & bulky items

Pool tables, home gyms, oversized wardrobes, garage workshops, tool cabinets, outdoor furniture. We flag anything needing special handling before you book.

  • Pool & billiard tables
  • Home gyms & treadmills
  • Oversized & heavy furniture
Process

How our Canberra to Melbourne removalists work

A dedicated crew from your first phone call to the last box unloaded — the same trusted Canberra to Melbourne removalist team from pickup through to delivery. Fixed price, transparent timing.

  1. 1

    Get your quote

    Instant estimate in 2 minutes online, or call for a same-day quote. Fixed pricing per truck size — no surprises.

  2. 2

    Book your date

    Lock in pickup and target delivery windows. Deposit at booking secures the truck.

  3. 3

    Pickup day

    Uniformed crew loads your goods at Canberra. Detailed inventory, condition photos, everything wrapped.

  4. 4

    Delivery

    We deliver to your Melbourne address on the agreed window. Furniture reassembled, placed where you want it.

Ready to lock in your Canberra → Melbourne move? Fixed price returned in under 2 minutes. No obligation.
Every fixed-price quote includes

What every Canberra to Melbourne removalist quote includes

  • Full transit insurance (public liability + goods-in-transit)
  • Heavy-duty blankets and wrapping for all furniture
  • Professional loading and unloading at both ends
  • All fuel, tolls, and route surcharges
  • Furniture dismantle at pickup and reassembly at drop-off
  • Melbourne-side storage available if delivery dates slip
See your Canberra → Melbourne price All inclusions above, calculated for your specific move. Same-day written quote.
Coverage

We deliver across Melbourne

We also deliver to

  • Melbourne CBD
  • Southbank
  • Docklands
  • Port Melbourne
  • St Kilda
  • South Yarra
  • Prahran
  • Toorak
  • Richmond
  • Fitzroy
  • Collingwood
  • Carlton
  • Brunswick
  • North Melbourne
  • South Melbourne
  • Albert Park
  • Middle Park
  • Elwood
  • Elsternwick
  • Caulfield
  • Brighton
  • Sandringham
  • Cheltenham
  • Highett
  • Mentone
  • Hampton
  • Malvern
  • Armadale
  • Windsor
  • Camberwell
  • Hawthorn
  • Kew
  • Balwyn
  • Doncaster
  • Templestowe
  • Ivanhoe
  • Northcote
  • Thornbury
  • Preston
  • Coburg

Don't see your suburb? We deliver across greater Melbourne — ask for a quote.

Easy Peasy Removals — Melbourne and Sydney fleet
Meet the people, meet the trucks

Real people. Real trucks. Real reviews.

The Easy Peasy fleet operates from our Cheltenham VIC depot and Double Bay NSW office. Uniformed crew, AFRA-standard training, and a phone that gets answered by the actual team.

Markus — Managing Director
Markus Managing Director
Andrew — Customer Service Manager
Andrew Customer Service Manager
Bobby — Business Development Manager
Bobby Business Development Manager
Mauricio — Logistics Manager of VIC
Mauricio Logistics Manager of VIC
Camilo — Logistics Manager of NSW
Camilo Logistics Manager of NSW
Customer stories

What Canberra → Melbourne customers say

4.9★ · 1,195 reviews across all Google listings

★★★★★
JP and Chris were very friendly, polite, respectful of our house and did an amazing job. I don’t know how they fit everything into one truck in one go! We’d 100% recommend them. Thanks guys :)
Michelle B September 2026 Verified Google review
★★★★★
Matty and eric were amazing! Lovely guys and Super efficient! Awesome job thanks Easley Peasey we will definitely use you again for future moves!
Merryn Trevethan September 2026 Verified Google review
★★★★★
Very easy to deal with from booking to packing and unpacking the truck. The removal team of David and Oscar were very thorough and careful but also efficient. Highly recommended.
Kerry Holland August 2026 Verified Google review
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Meet the team

Meet the interstate team you'll actually deal with

The people who plan, quote and coordinate your Canberra to Melbourne move. No call centres, no brokers — direct line to the same person from first call to final box.

Markus — Managing Director, Easy Peasy Removals
Markus Managing Director
Andrew — Customer Service Manager, Easy Peasy Removals
Andrew Customer Service Manager
Bobby — Business Development Manager, Easy Peasy Removals
Bobby Business Development Manager
Mauricio — Logistics Manager of VIC, Easy Peasy Removals
Mauricio Logistics Manager of VIC
Camilo — Logistics Manager of NSW, Easy Peasy Removals
Camilo Logistics Manager of NSW
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Common questions

Canberra to Melbourne FAQs

How long does a Canberra to Melbourne move take?

For most moves, door-to-door in 2-4 business days on a dedicated truck. Full trucks depart weekly. As experienced canberra to melbourne removalists, we handle this route every week.

How much does a Canberra to Melbourne move cost?

Fixed price by home size — 3-bedroom homes typically $3,200 to $4,400 all-inclusive. Full transit insurance, no fuel levy, no day-of surcharges. As experienced canberra to melbourne removalists, we handle this route every week.

Do you handle APS relocations?

Yes. APS relocation allowances are handled with the paperwork your department needs. Invoice per federal payment terms as standard.

Can you pick up from Queanbeyan?

Yes. Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra pickups are handled at the same rate as ACT-side pickups.

Do you also move Melbourne to Canberra?

Yes, both directions. The Melbourne to Canberra page has route-specific detail if that is the direction you need.

Is there a fixed price?

Yes. Canberra to Melbourne is on our fixed-price interstate rate table. As experienced canberra to melbourne removalists, we handle this route every week.

How much do interstate removalists cost in Australia?

Interstate removalist costs depend on route distance, truck or container size, and whether it's a dedicated or shared load. Our fixed-price interstate removals table gives you an exact figure for our most-run routes — Melbourne ↔ Sydney starts from around $4,500 for a 4T truck (roughly a studio or 1-bedroom apartment), Melbourne ↔ Adelaide from $3,800, Melbourne ↔ Canberra from $3,200. Longer routes (Perth, Darwin, Cairns) are quoted per job. Enter your details in our instant quote calculator and you'll see the exact price for your specific interstate move in under two minutes.

How long does an interstate move take?

Transit times for interstate removalists vary significantly by route. Short routes: Melbourne ↔ Sydney 2-4 business days, Melbourne ↔ Canberra 1-3 days. Medium routes: Melbourne ↔ Brisbane 4-7 days, Melbourne ↔ Adelaide 3-5 days. Long-haul routes: Melbourne ↔ Perth 7-14 days, Melbourne ↔ Darwin 10-18 days, Melbourne ↔ Hobart 5-10 days. These are working-day estimates on our regular interstate removals schedule; dedicated trucks are faster than shared loads.

Are your interstate removalists AFRA accredited?

Yes. We're accredited with the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA) — the industry body that audits interstate removalists every year on insurance, training, equipment and complaints handling. If you're comparing interstate moving companies, AFRA accreditation is the single most reliable indicator that you're dealing with a legitimate operator rather than a broker or one-truck outfit.

What insurance do interstate movers include?

Every one of our interstate removals quotes includes full public liability insurance and goods-in-transit insurance. Public liability covers property damage during loading and unloading. Goods-in-transit covers your belongings during the interstate leg. Certificates of currency are provided on request for building managers or corporate relocations — this is often required when moving into or out of CBD apartment towers.

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Start with the calculator. Our team reviews your enquiry and returns your quote same day, or first thing next business day.

We work with

Victoria Police
Ambulance Victoria
Victoria State Government
Department of Education Victoria
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
NSW Police Force
NSW Ambulance
NSW Government
NSW Department of Education
Homes NSW