Sydney to Melbourne Transport: our trucks run every weekday
Freight collected across Greater Sydney is delivered across Greater Melbourne the next business day. Full semi and B-double loads, or pallets on their own. About 880 km, door to door.
Sydney to Melbourne freight, in plain words
Our trucks run Sydney to Melbourne every weekday. Book a full semi-trailer or B-double and your freight is the only freight on the truck, collected in Greater Sydney and delivered across Greater Melbourne 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 Sydney by the Sydney fleet out of our Minchinbury 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 Melbourne by the Melbourne team out of our Campbellfield depot, with milestone updates as the driver records them and a photo proof of delivery when it lands.
Talk to our Sydney team on 02 9725 3200 , or the Melbourne team on (03) 9464 4605.
Sydney to Melbourne at a glance
- Departures
- Every weekday from Minchinbury, NSW.
- 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 Sydney by the Sydney fleet out of our Minchinbury 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 Melbourne by the Melbourne team out of our Campbellfield 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 Sydney to Melbourne run
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 →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 →From booking to proof of delivery
Step 1
Tell us the load
Pallets or a full load, pickup in Greater Sydney, delivery in Greater Melbourne, and the day. Use the freight quote form, price a dedicated truck online, or call Sydney on 02 9725 3200.
Step 2
We collect in Sydney
Collected across Greater Sydney by the Sydney fleet out of our Minchinbury 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 Melbourne
Delivered across Greater Melbourne by the Melbourne team out of our Campbellfield 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 Sydney to Melbourne full load.
B-double
Up to 34 pallets in one move. The most freight per truck, and per dollar, between Sydney and Melbourne.
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 Sydney to Melbourne
- DSE Transport has run interstate freight since 1994.
- In the six months to 12 October 2026 we ran 456 jobs from Sydney to Melbourne.
- 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.
Sydney to Melbourne transport FAQ
How long does Sydney to Melbourne freight take?
Collected in Greater Sydney today, delivered across Greater Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Yes. Regional VIC is by arrangement on a dedicated truck; call the Melbourne team on (03) 9464 4605 with the delivery address and we will confirm the day.
Do you run Melbourne to Sydney as well?
Yes, every weekday. See the Melbourne to Sydney transport page for pickup and delivery details in that direction.
Going the other way? Melbourne to Sydney, and our other lanes
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 →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 Sydney to Melbourne?
Get a freight quote online, or talk to our Sydney team on 02 9725 3200. 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).