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Melbourne to Canberra Removalists

660 km up the Hume then across on the Barton Highway. APS relocations, embassy postings, university moves and family shifts to Australia's capital.

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

The capital's steady inbound

Canberra sits at the crossroads of the two biggest destinations for Melbourne movers — the Hume up to Sydney, and the Barton across. Melbourne to Canberra is a quieter but consistent route: APS transfers to central Canberra departments, Defence postings to Russell Offices and HMAS Harman, university starts at ANU and UC every semester, and political staffers moving between the two cities as parliaments rotate.

What this move actually looks like

Two-day truck down the Hume

Canberra is a straight truck move — 660 km via Albury and Yass. No rail leg, no ferry, no quarantine gates. That means door-to-door in 2–4 business days on a dedicated truck. Fixed price, both directions, weekly departures.

Who we move on this route

  • APS transfers Central Canberra departments — Treasury, PM&C, Defence, Foreign Affairs.
  • Defence postings Russell Offices, HMAS Harman, ADFA — Melbourne-based ADF families relocating.
  • ANU and University of Canberra students Semester starts every February and July.
  • Political staffers MPs, senators and ministerial offices rotating between Melbourne and the Hill.
The route

Melbourne to Canberra — what the journey looks like

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

  1. Melbourne
  2. Wodonga
  3. Canberra

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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Melbourne → Canberra, step by step

  1. 01

    Quote and booking

    Fixed Canberra price confirmed in writing. If your move-in date isn't locked, we hold your slot.

  2. 02

    Melbourne collection

    Our Melbourne crew packs, wraps and loads at your address.

  3. 03

    Hume then Barton

    Dedicated truck via Albury, Yass and the Barton Highway into Canberra.

  4. 04

    Canberra delivery

    Delivery to your address in Canberra or Queanbeyan, with placement and reassembly.

Worth knowing about this route

APS relocation allowances

If your move is covered by an APS relocation allowance, we can invoice per the standard federal payment terms and provide the documentation your department needs.

Queanbeyan and NSW-side deliveries

Half of Canberra's outer suburbs are technically in NSW (Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra). We deliver to both — no separate quoting required.

Get your estimate

Start your Melbourne to Canberra quote

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

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What we move

Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra? 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 Canberra. 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 Melbourne to Canberra removalists work

A dedicated crew from your first phone call to the last box unloaded — the same trusted Melbourne to Canberra 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 Melbourne. Detailed inventory, condition photos, everything wrapped.

  4. 4

    Delivery

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

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

What every Melbourne to Canberra 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 Melbourne → Canberra price All inclusions above, calculated for your specific move. Same-day written quote.
Coverage

We deliver across Canberra

We also deliver to

  • Canberra CBD
  • Braddon
  • Kingston
  • Manuka
  • Barton
  • Yarralumla
  • Deakin
  • Forrest
  • Griffith
  • Turner
  • O'Connor
  • Ainslie
  • Dickson
  • Watson
  • Belconnen
  • Bruce
  • Kaleen
  • Gungahlin
  • Harrison
  • Franklin
  • Woden
  • Curtin
  • Weston
  • Waramanga
  • Tuggeranong
  • Kambah
  • Wanniassa
  • Gowrie
  • Queanbeyan
  • Jerrabomberra

Don't see your suburb? We deliver across greater Canberra — 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 Melbourne → Canberra customers say

4.9★ · 1,195 reviews across all Google listings

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Chris and JP from Easy Peasy Removals were terrific. They were very pleasant and polite and careful with our belongings, moving all our belongings carefully including some large antiques. I can really recommend Easy Peasy. They made our move so much easier.
Sarah Inglis September 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 Melbourne to Canberra 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

Melbourne to Canberra FAQs

How long is a Melbourne to Canberra move?

Door-to-door is typically 2–4 business days on a dedicated truck via the Hume and Barton Highways. There's no rail leg on this route — it's a straight drive. As experienced melbourne to canberra removalists, we handle this route every week.

Is Melbourne to Canberra a fixed price?

Yes. Canberra is on our fixed-price table — the calculator returns your quote directly. No surprises on the day. As experienced melbourne to canberra removalists, we handle this route every week.

Do you deliver to APS housing and Defence postings?

Yes. We move APS transfers to central Canberra departments and Defence families posted to Russell Offices, HMAS Harman and ADFA. Base and secure-site deliveries need clearance arranged in advance — tell us at booking.

Do you handle Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra deliveries?

Yes. Half of Canberra's outer suburbs are technically NSW — we cover both sides of the border with no separate quoting.

Can you invoice under APS relocation allowance terms?

Yes. We can invoice per the standard federal payment terms and provide the documentation your department needs for reimbursement.

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