Pallet freight from Sydney to Melbourne and Brisbane
Next business day on express or a dedicated truck, or 2 to 3 days on the general rate. One pallet to a full semi.
Pick by pallet count and by how soon it has to land
Ten pallets is the line between a truck of your own and a spot on a consolidated service. Under ten, choose express when the day matters and general when it does not.
| Service | Pallets | Transit | How it runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated linehaul | 10 pallets or more | Next business day ex Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane | Your freight on its own truck, collected and driven straight to the door without touching a consolidation hub. |
| Express pallet | 1 to 9 pallets | Next business day ex Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane | Consolidated, but made priority. Express is 20% more expensive than the general service. |
| General pallet | 1 to 9 pallets | 2 to 3 days ex Sydney to Melbourne and Brisbane | The standard consolidated pallet rate. The right choice when the delivery date matters more than the delivery hour. |
Transit is how the service runs, not a guarantee; the driver's fatigue hours and traffic come first. Full transit times are confirmed on booking. All lanes and services are on transit times.
Why send pallets interstate with DSE
DSE Transport runs linehaul between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane every weekday out of our Minchinbury depot. The same team that runs our Sydney trucks books your pallets, so one call covers the pickup, the interstate run and the delivery at the other end.
In September 2026, 90% of our jobs had an electronic proof of delivery and 61% included a photo.
Interstate pallets going to a home or a site without a forklift can be delivered with a tail lift or a crane truck. Tell us on booking.
For a quick quote, have ready
- Pickup and delivery suburbs
- Number of pallets, their size and weight
- Whether either end has a forklift
- When it needs to arrive
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. After hours by arrangement.
Interstate pallet freight FAQ
How long does a pallet take from Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane?
Express pallets (1 to 9 pallets) are delivered the following business day ex Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane, and cost 20% more than general. General pallets arrive in 2 to 3 days. Ten pallets or more goes on a dedicated truck, next business day. Full transit times are provided on booking.
What is the cheapest way to send pallets from Sydney to Melbourne?
The general pallet service. It is the standard consolidated rate and takes 2 to 3 days. Express costs 20% more for next business day delivery. From 10 pallets, ask about a dedicated truck.
When is it worth a dedicated truck instead of a pallet service?
From 10 pallets. At that point your freight travels on its own truck, with no consolidation hub, and arrives the following business day ex Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane.
Do you deliver pallets to regional areas?
Yes. All our offices run dedicated trucks into regional Australia, and smaller pallet quantities can go on a consolidated service. Consolidated regional pallets travel with a trusted transport partner.
How do I get a price for pallet freight?
Use the interstate freight quote form with your pallet count, sizes and weights, or call our Sydney team on 02 9725 3200. Pallet freight is quoted by the team rather than the instant online tool.
Is my freight insured?
Your freight is insured while it is on our truck. Limits and an excess apply; ask the branch for the details.
Our Sydney lanes
Our trucks run these lanes every weekday. Each page carries the transit for that run, the depot at each end and what we carry.
Sydney to Melbourne transport
About 880 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Melbourne →Melbourne to Sydney transport
About 880 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Melbourne to Sydney →Sydney to Brisbane transport
About 920 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Brisbane →Brisbane to Sydney transport
About 920 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Brisbane to Sydney →Townsville to Sydney transport
About 2,050 km. 3 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Townsville to Sydney →Sydney to Perth transport
About 3,930 km. 5 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Perth →Sydney to Canberra transport
About 290 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Canberra →Sydney to Adelaide transport
About 1,375 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Adelaide →Adelaide to Sydney transport
About 1,375 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Adelaide to Sydney →Sending pallets interstate?
Get a freight quote, or talk to our Sydney team on 02 9725 3200. Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. After hours by arrangement.
Quotes within 30 minutes during business hours (Mon–Fri, 6:30am–6:00pm).