Car Transport Melbourne to Adelaide

Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne to Adelaide — from $605, 5–10 business day transit over roughly 730 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.

Melbourne to Adelaide runs west along the Western and Dukes Highways — Ballarat, Horsham, Bordertown — about 730 km from our Craigieburn depot to Adelaide's inner north. It's the busiest lane into South Australia, priced from just $605 depot-to-depot.

Unloading is at our Regency Park yard, ten minutes from the Adelaide CBD, with door-to-door delivery available across the metro area. South Australians bringing home Melbourne-bought cars are the regulars here — we collect straight from dealers and private sellers too.

How the Melbourne to Adelaide route runs

  1. Craigieburn depot, Melbourne — check-in and loading
  2. Western Highway — Ballarat – Horsham to the border
  3. Dukes Highway — Bordertown – Tailem Bend into South Australia
  4. Regency Park yard, Adelaide — unloaded for pickup or Adelaide metro door delivery

Pickup — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.

Delivery — Adelaide Regency Park yard: 15 Haulage Crt, Regency Park SA 5010, in Adelaide's inner north, about 10 minutes from the CBD.

Melbourne to Adelaide car transport at a glance

RouteMelbourne → Adelaide (roughly 730 km)
From price$605 — running sedan, depot-to-depot
Indicative rate≈ $0.83 per km on this corridor
Typical transit5–10 business days
Service optionsDoor-to-door or depot-to-depot
InsuranceCarrier's transit insurance included

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to transport a car from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Car transport Melbourne to Adelaide starts from around $605 for a standard running sedan on a depot-to-depot basis. The final price depends on your vehicle size, whether it's running, and whether you choose door-to-door or depot-to-depot. Get an exact, no-obligation price using our instant online quote.

How long does it take to transport a car Melbourne to Adelaide?

Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Adelaide route is 5 to 10 business days from collection, covering roughly 730 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.

Do you offer door-to-door car transport Melbourne to Adelaide?

Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Melbourne–Adelaide route. You choose what suits you when you book.

Is my vehicle insured on the Melbourne to Adelaide trip?

Yes — every vehicle is covered by carrier's transit insurance from pickup to delivery. We recommend photographing your vehicle's condition before handover, which you can upload when you book.

Can you collect the car straight from a Melbourne dealer?

Yes — give us the dealership or seller's address and contact at booking and we'll coordinate collection, condition-photograph the car at handover, and ship it to Adelaide without you needing to be in Melbourne at all.

Where do I collect my car in Adelaide?

At our Regency Park yard, 15 Haulage Crt, Regency Park SA 5010, in Adelaide's inner north — or we'll deliver to your door anywhere in metro Adelaide. You'll be notified by SMS and email on arrival.

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