Melbourne to Sydney Transport: our trucks run every weekday
Freight collected across Greater Melbourne is delivered across Greater Sydney the next business day. Full semi and B-double loads, or pallets on their own. About 880 km, door to door.
Melbourne to Sydney freight, in plain words
Our trucks run Melbourne to Sydney every weekday. Book a full semi-trailer or B-double and your freight is the only freight on the truck, collected in Greater Melbourne and delivered across Greater Sydney the next business day. Send pallets on their own and they go on our express service (next business day) or general service (2 to 3 business days).
Collected across Greater Melbourne by the Melbourne fleet out of our Campbellfield depot. Book early in the day for same-day pickup; there is no fixed cut-off, and the ops desk confirms your window when you book.
Delivered across Greater Sydney by the Sydney team out of our Minchinbury depot, with milestone updates as the driver records them and a photo proof of delivery when it lands.
Talk to our Melbourne team on (03) 9464 4605 , or the Sydney team on 02 9725 3200.
Melbourne to Sydney at a glance
- Departures
- Every weekday from Campbellfield, VIC.
- Transit
- Next business day on a dedicated truck or the express pallet service. General pallet service 2 to 3 business days.
- Distance
- About 880 km by road.
- What we carry
- Full loads on tautliner semi-trailers (22 to 24 pallets) and B-doubles (up to 34 pallets). Pallets on their own, 1 to 9, on the express or general pallet service. 10 pallets or more go on a dedicated truck.
- Pickup
- Collected across Greater Melbourne by the Melbourne fleet out of our Campbellfield depot. Book early in the day for same-day pickup; there is no fixed cut-off, and the ops desk confirms your window when you book.
- Delivery
- Delivered across Greater Sydney by the Sydney team out of our Minchinbury depot, with milestone updates as the driver records them and a photo proof of delivery when it lands.
- Cut-off
- No fixed cut-off. Book early in the day for same-day pickup; the ops desk confirms the window.
- Updates
- Milestone updates as the driver records them, and photo proof of delivery in myDSE.
- Insurance
- Your freight is insured while it is on our truck. Limits and an excess apply; ask the branch for the details.
- Price
- Quoted per job. Use the freight quote form for pallets, or price a dedicated truck online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. After hours by arrangement.
The depots behind the Melbourne to Sydney run
Melbourne depot
13 Lara Way, Campbellfield VIC 3061
(03) 9464 4605 · Nick
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. After hours by arrangement.
Taxi trucks in Melbourne →Sydney depot
Unit 7 / 103 Sargents Road, Minchinbury NSW 2770
02 9725 3200 · Mitchell
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. After hours by arrangement.
Taxi trucks in Sydney →From booking to proof of delivery
Step 1
Tell us the load
Pallets or a full load, pickup in Greater Melbourne, delivery in Greater Sydney, and the day. Use the freight quote form, price a dedicated truck online, or call Melbourne on (03) 9464 4605.
Step 2
We collect in Melbourne
Collected across Greater Melbourne by the Melbourne fleet out of our Campbellfield depot. Book early in the day for same-day pickup; there is no fixed cut-off, and the ops desk confirms your window when you book.
Step 3
We deliver in Sydney
Delivered across Greater Sydney by the Sydney team out of our Minchinbury depot, with milestone updates as the driver records them and a photo proof of delivery when it lands.
Pick the load, we pick the truck
Tautliner semi-trailer
22 to 24 pallets. Curtain sides for forklift loading from either side. The everyday Melbourne to Sydney full load.
B-double
Up to 34 pallets in one move. The most freight per truck, and per dollar, between Melbourne and Sydney.
Pallets on their own
1 to 9 pallets on the express service (next business day) or general service (2 to 3 business days). From 10 pallets, a dedicated truck is yours.
What the numbers say about Melbourne to Sydney
- DSE Transport has run interstate freight since 1994.
- In the six months to 12 October 2026 we ran 330 jobs from Melbourne to Sydney.
- In September 2026, 229 trucks and 365 drivers ran DSE jobs across the five cities and interstate.
- In September 2026, 90% of our jobs had an electronic proof of delivery and 61% included a photo.
- AMCAS accredited, with a 100% Master Code audit score for heavy vehicle safety, Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management.
Already a customer?
Book at your rates in myDSE. Milestone updates and proof of delivery sit against every job.
Melbourne to Sydney transport FAQ
How long does Melbourne to Sydney freight take?
Collected in Greater Melbourne today, delivered across Greater Sydney the next business day on a dedicated truck or the express pallet service. The general pallet service takes 2 to 3 business days. Collection day is day zero. Your transit time is confirmed on booking.
Is my freight on its own truck or consolidated?
Full semi and B-double loads, and any booking of 10 pallets or more, travel on a dedicated truck: your freight only, straight from pickup to delivery. Pallets on their own (1 to 9) travel on our pallet service, express or general, and are handled through our depots.
What can I send from Melbourne to Sydney?
Palletised freight and full loads: tautliner semi-trailers carry 22 to 24 pallets, B-doubles up to 34. For cartons and parcels see our parcel truck service; for crane work, long lengths and out-of-gauge loads, call the branch.
Is there a booking cut-off?
No fixed cut-off. Book early in the day for same-day pickup. When you book, the ops desk confirms the pickup window and the delivery day.
How do I follow the job?
Milestone updates as the driver records them (collected, on the road, delivered) and a photo proof of delivery in myDSE when it lands. In September 2026, 90% of our jobs had an electronic proof of delivery and 61% included a photo.
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.
Do you deliver outside Greater Sydney?
Yes. Regional NSW is by arrangement on a dedicated truck; call the Sydney team on 02 9725 3200 with the delivery address and we will confirm the day.
Do you run Sydney to Melbourne as well?
Yes, every weekday. See the Sydney to Melbourne transport page for pickup and delivery details in that direction.
Going the other way? Sydney to Melbourne, and our other lanes
Sydney to Melbourne transport
About 880 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Melbourne →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 →Melbourne to Brisbane transport
About 1,680 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Melbourne to Brisbane →Brisbane to Melbourne transport
About 1,680 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Brisbane to Melbourne →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 →Sending freight from Melbourne to Sydney?
Get a freight quote online, or talk to our Melbourne team on (03) 9464 4605. National line 1300 660 644. 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).